NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 1279]

APPLICATIONS

   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 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.

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   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0026981.  Sewage, City of Duquesne, 12 South Second Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the City of Duquesne Sewage Treatment Plant in the City of Duquesne, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Monongahela 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company located on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 2.0 mgd.

Parameter	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average Monthly	Average Weekly	Maximum Daily	Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5	25	37.5		50
Suspended Solids	30	45		60
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30)	30,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine	1.0			3.3
pH	6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:  Outfalls 002 through 005 which discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River and Thompson Run, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant and are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0031313.  Sewage, Brownsville Area School District, R. D. 1, Route 40 East, Grindstone, PA 15442.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Colonial Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Redstone Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Colvin 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0105 mgd.

Parameter	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average Monthly	Average Weekly	Maximum Daily	Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5	25			50
Suspended Solids	30			60
Ammonia Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)	3			6
(11-1 to 4-30)	9			18
Fecal Coliforms
(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	1.4			3.3
Dissolved Oxygen	not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH	6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0097179.  Sewage, Township of Findlay, Drawer W, Clinton, PA 15026.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Clinton Mobile Home Park in Findlay Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Potato Garden 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 Midland Borough WA.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .010 mgd, issuance date through 59 months

Parameter	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average Monthly	Average Weekly	Maximum Daily	Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5	25	37.5		50
Suspended Solids	30	45		60
Ammonia Nitrogen	monitor and report
Total Residual Chlorine	monitor and report
Fecal Coliforms
(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 Oxygen	not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH	6.0--9.0

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .010 mgd, 59th month through expiration date

Parameter	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average Monthly	Average Weekly	Maximum Daily	Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5	25	37.5		50
Suspended Solids	30	45		60
Ammonia Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)	2.0	3.0		4.0
(11-1 to 4-30)	3.0	4.5		6.0
Total Residual Chlorine	.04			1.0
Fecal Coliforms
(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 Oxygen	not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH	6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217271.  Sewage, Ohio Township Sanitary Authority, 1719 Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kilbuck Run Sewage Treatment Plant in Ohio Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Kilbuck 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 Moon Township Water Authority on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.075 mgd.

Parameter	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average Monthly	Average Weekly	Maximum Daily	Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5	25	37.5		50
Suspended Solids	30	45		60
Ammonia Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)	3.0	4.5		6.0
(11-1 to 4-30)	9.0	13.5		18.0
Fecal Coliforms
(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	0.13			0.31
Dissolved Oxygen	not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH	6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0103705.  Sewage. Union School District, R. D. 1, Box 209B, Sligo, PA 16255.

   This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Mineral Run in Sligo Borough, 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 the Parker City Municipal Authority intake on the Allegheny River located at Parker City, approximately 22 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.008 mgd are:

   Outfall No. 001

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	60
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	6,200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine	0.5	1.2
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0104256.  Industrial waste, SIC:  5541. Sun Atlantic, Sunoco Service Station (DUNS No. 0363-9689), 215 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge industrial waste to Van Horne Creek in Vernon Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm 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 General Authority of Franklin on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .0058 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Daily Maximum (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Flow	monitoring only
Benzene	.001	.002	.0025
Total BTEX	.100	.200	.250
Ethyl Benzene	monitoring only
Toluene	monitoring only
Total Xylenes	monitoring only
Oil and Grease	15	30
Dissolved Iron			7.0
Total Suspended Solids	30	60	75
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0027511.  Sewage. New Castle Sanitation Authority, 110 East Washington Street, P. O. Box 1404, New Castle, PA 16101.

   This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Mahoning River in the City of New Castle, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm 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 Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley intake on the Beaver River located in North Sewickley Township, Beaver County, approximately 13 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 9.0 mgd are:

   Interim Limits

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Average Weekly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Ammonia-Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)	monitor and report
Fecal Coliforms
(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
3,3-Dichloro-Benzidine	monitor and report
(Interim Limits)	monitor and report
(Final Limits)	0.0011		0.0022
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 17.0 mgd are:

   Final Limits

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Average Weekly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Ammonia-Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)		18.5	37
Fecal Coliforms
(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
3,3-Dichloro-Benzidine	0.11		0.17
(Interim Limits)	monitor and report
(Final Limits)	0.0011		0.0022
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0102261.  Sewage, John Murcko, Crestview Apartments, 422 Sharon-New Castle Road, Farrell, PA 16121.

   This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Dry Swale--McCullough Run in South Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm 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 Shenango Valley Water Company on the Shenango River, approximately 3 miles downstream from point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	60
Ammonia-Nitrogen	15	30
Fecal Coliforms
(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	1.5	3.5
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0100943.  Sewage. Municipal Authority of Strattanville Borough, P. O. Box 139, Strattanville, PA 16258.

   This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the unnamed tributary to Brush Run in Strattanville Borough, 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 on the Allegheny River located at Parker City, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 0.07 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Average Weekly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	40	60	80
Total Suspended Solids	45	65	90
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	4,300/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine	1.0		1.5
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0104191.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4922. National Fuel Gas Supply Corp., Heath Compressor Station, 1100 State Street, P. O. Box 2081, Erie, PA 16512.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and floor drain wastewater to Callen Run in Heath Township, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  high quality-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 Clarion River and Western PA Water Company located at Clarion, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 and 002 based on a design flow of .218 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum Daily (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Flow	monitor and report on monthly discharge monitoring reports
Oil and Grease	15		30
Temperature		Daily Average Allowable Discharge Temperature (°F)
Jan 1-31		45
Nov 1-15		47
Nov 16-30		43
Dec 1-31		45
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 003 based on a design flow of .00144 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum Daily (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Flow	monitor and report on monthly discharge monitoring reports
Oil and Grease	15		30
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 200 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, telephone (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0008800.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3111, Westfield Tanning Company, 360 Church Street, Westfield, PA 16950.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the Cowanesque River in Westfield Borough, Tioga County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, 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) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Authority located at New York/Pennsylvania border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:

Discharge Parameter	Average Monthly (lbs/day)	Maximum Daily (lbs/day)	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum Daily (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)	report	report
CBOD5
(5-1 to 10-30)	50	100	20	40	50
(11-1 to 4-30)	100	200	40	80	100
Ammonia-N
(5-1 to 10-30)	10	20	4	8	10
(11-1 to 4-30)	30	60	12	24	30
TSS	188	375	75	150	200
Total Phosphate as P	5	10	2	4	5
Total Chromium	5	13	2	5.2	5.2
Oil and Grease			15	30	30
Total Phenols			0.07	0.14	0.18
Total Boron	monitor and report
Total Antimony	monitor and report
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 5
pH	within the range of 6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0009270.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2047, Heinz Pet Products, 6670 Low Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the Susquehanna River in South Centre Township, Columbia County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, 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) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Authority located at Danville 20 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.671 mgd are:

Discharge Parameter	Average Monthly (lbs/day)	Maximum Daily (lbs/day)	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum Daily (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)	report	report
BOD5	821	1,642			300
TSS	998	1,997			360
Ammonia	monitor and report
Oil and Grease			15	30	30
Total Residual Chlorine			0.5		1.6
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH	within the range of 6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0113123.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Patrick J. Witkowski, P. O. Box 322, Laporte, PA 18626.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Mill Creek in Laporte Township, Sullivan County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO₂-NO₃, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
TSS	30	60
Total Residual Cl2	report
Fecal Coliforms	200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0087271.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, East Petersburg Borough Authority, P. O. Box 26, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Little Conestoga Creek, in Manheim Township, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, 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 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 0.0015 mgd are:

Parameter	Average Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum Daily (mg/l)	Instantaneous Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids	30	60	75
pH	6--9 s.u.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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