NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 2334]
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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0001287. Industrial waste, SIC: 3296, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 1018 11th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Beaver Falls Plant in Beaver Falls, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run, classified as warm water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, New Brighton Plant, located 2 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.242 mgd (from permit issuance through 3 years).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 81°F Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 001: from 3 years after permit issuance through expiration.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature, °F January 44.7 February 45.1 March 58.3 April 1-15 65.7 April 16-30 71.7 May 1-15 73.0 May 16-31 87.0 June 1-15 91.5 June 16-30 95.5 July 1-31 93.0 August 1-31 92.3 September 1-15 88.2 September 16-30 82.2 October 1-15 76.2 October 16-31 70.2 November 1-15 62.7 November 16-30 53.8 December 45.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.17 0.34 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 002: stormwater runoff discharge to Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum BOD monitor and report Zinc monitor and report Outfalls 003--012: stormwater discharges to Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Zinc monitor and report Other Conditions: Chlorine minimization, submission of chemical additives, stormwater requirements.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0103942. Sewage, American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Diocese, Camp Nazareth, 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to the Shenango River in Delaware 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 Sharpsville Municipal Water Authority on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 12 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine (Interim Limits) monitor and report (Final Limits) 0.1 0.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0103411. Industrial waste, SIC: 3312. Ellwood Quality Steel Company, 700 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste and Group 2 stormwater to the (001) Shenango River and (002) Neshannock Creek in New Castle, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes--Shenango River and trout stocked fishery--Neshannock Creek, 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 River and the Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0075 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 based on a design flow of N/A mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) *This discharge shall consist of stormwater runoff only. *Refer to Part C Special Condition concerning uncontaminated stormwater outfalls. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035581. Sewage, Department of Transportation, McKean County Maintenance Facility, Star Route 1, Box 124, Cyclone, PA 16726.
This application is for renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Three Mile Creek in Lafayette 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 the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 133 miles downstream from point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.00375 mgd are:
Interim Limits
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0018 mgd are:
Final Limits
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect
PA 0100382. Industrial waste, Erie Coke Corporation, P. O. Box 6180, Erie, PA 16512-6180.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water to the Outer Erie Harbor in the City of Erie, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery. There is no potable water supply affected by this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits are:
Outfall 001--The proposed discharge limits are based upon a design average flow of 2.24 mgd.
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Temperature 100°F pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 002--The proposed discharge limits are based upon a design average flow of 3.26 mgd.
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0063428-A1. Sewerage, Blue Mountain Ski Area, P. O. Box 216, Palmerton, PA 18071.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Buckwha Creek in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water, migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .05 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average(mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.20 2.80 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063533. Sewerage, Tobyhanna Township, P. O. Box 880, State Avenue, Pocono Pines, PA 18350.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Tobyhanna Creek in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Weekly Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0045560. Industrial waste, SIC: 3471, Heritage Metal Finishing, Inc., 800 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Conoy Creek, in Elizabethtown Borough, 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 Columbia Borough Water Authority located in Columbia Borough, 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 0.016 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times CBOD5 40 80 100 Total Suspended Solids 31 60 77.5 Total Phosphorus as P 2 4 5 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Cadmium 0.014 0.028 0.035 Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.3 Total Copper 0.016 0.032 0.04 Total Lead 0.06 0.12 0.15 Total Nickel 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Silver 0.072 0.14 0.18 Total Zinc 1.0 2.0 3.0 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6 Total Fluoride 10.6 21.2 26.5 Total Boron 10.2 20.4 25.5 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.007 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Temperature monitor The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0086649. Industrial waste, SIC: 3325, The Frog, Switch and Manufacturing Company, P. O. Box 70, Carlisle, PA 17110.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater to sinkholes, in Carlisle Borough, 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in Silver Spring Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 002 and 003 are:
''Monitor and Report Stormwater Parameters''
PA 0010502. Industrial waste, SIC: 3489, Department of the Army, Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin Street Extended, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Rowe Run, in Green Township, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for the industrial waste treatment facility at Outfall 001 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times BOD5 20 40 50 TSS 10 20 25 Total Phosphorus 2 4 5 Total Cadmium 0.003 0.006 0.0075 Total Chromium 0.80 1.60 2.0 Hexavalent Chromium 0.013 0.026 0.032 Total Copper 0.040 0.080 0.100 Total Lead 0.014 0.028 0.035 Total Nickel 0.612 1.2 1.5 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6 Total Silver 0.00022 0.00044 0.00055 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 The proposed effluent limits for stormwater and noncontact cooling water at Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Oil and Grease 15 30 30 TSS 30 100 100 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021806. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Township of Annville, P. O. Box Drawer M, Annville, PA 17003.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Quittapahilla Creek, in North Annville Township, Lebanon 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company on Swatara Creek located in South Hanover Township, 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 0.75 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 9.5 19.0 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor monitor Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine Interim monitor and report Final 0.34 1.11 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 5,800/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0081396. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Investment Management (Laurelwood Mobile Home Park), 2580 Lewisberry Road, York Haven, PA 17370.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Bennett Run, in Newberry Township, York 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 Wrightsville Water Company located on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0033 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 36 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 24,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
The proposed Final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0033 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0082023. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Upper Leacock Township Water Department, 115 Newport Road, P. O. Box 325, Leola, PA 17540.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to unnamed tributaries of Mill Creek and Conestoga River, in Upper Leacock 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, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Holtwood Power Plant, and the Lancaster Municipal Water Department located in Martic Township and Lancaster City, 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 0.04 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Osmotic Pressure 58 mos pH 6--9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.015 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Osmotic Pressure 80 mos pH 6--9 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0051365. Industrial waste, West Chester Area Municipal Authority 990 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from Ingram's Mill Water Filtration Plant in East Bradford Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to east branch of Brandywine Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a maximum daily flow of 0.368 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 20 40 50 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Chloroform monitor/report monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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