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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-864

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 2423]

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 0217310.  Industrial waste, SPEDD, Inc., 12300 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Cowanshannock Township Industrial Site in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters Cowanshannock Creek classified as warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.0144 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids306075
Iron1.53.03.8
Carbon Tetrachloride0.0050.013
1,1-Dichloroethane0.0120.030
1,1-Dichloroethylene0.0010.003
1,1,1-Trichloroethane0.040.10
Trichloroethylene0.0010.003
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0020788.  Sewage, Borough of Derry, 114 East Second Avenue, Derry, PA 15627.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Derry Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as McGee Run, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.65 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)2537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)234
   (11-1 to 4-30)5.58.311
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 monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration0.10.32
Copper
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration0.0170.0340.043
Zinc
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration0.1120.2240.280
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 003 which discharges to the receiving waters known as McGee 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. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0096334.  Sewage, Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children, R. D. 9, Box 607, Greensburg, PA 15601-9232.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Clelian Heights School for Exceptional Children STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Beaver Run, which are classified as a high quality 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 Westmoreland Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0068 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1020
Phosphorus24
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month through 36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month through expiration date1.43.3
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 Oxygennot less than 7.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0097420.  Sewage, Emidio and Emma Jean Crocetti, Box 84, Dunbar, PA 15431.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Greenhill Mobile Home Court STP in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Gist Run, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 North Fayette County Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .025 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)7.515.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)22.545.0
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
   Issued date through 36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0098752.  Sewage, G. Scott Simons, 1645 Pleasant Hill Road, Baden, PA 15005.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Simons SRSTP in Marshall Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary to Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor 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
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0205281.  Sewage, New Sewickley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 65, Freedom, PA 15042-0065.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Tri-County Park Sewage Treatment Plant in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to receiving waters named unnamed tributary of North Fork Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Water Authority on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5101520
Suspended Solids101520
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.92.93.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.84.25.6
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 monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration0.010.03
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217328.  Sewage, A. Duane Lohr, R. D. 1, Box 322D, Somerset, PA 15501.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Lohr SRSTP in Somerset Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary to 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 Works.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of .0004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor 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
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 00035718.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2022, (Cheese Manufacturing), John Koller & Son, Inc., Fairview Swiss Cheese T/A, 1734 Perry Highway, Fredonia, PA 16124.

   This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Otter Creek in Fairview Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  trout stocked 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 Otter Creek and the Consumers Water Company located at Mercer, approximately 10 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0196 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
CBOD557130143
Total Suspended Solids87194218
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.578.5
   (11-1 to 4-30)1122.527.5
Fecal Coliforms*
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   *Refer to Special Condition concerning disinfection in Part C Special Conditions.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfalls No. 002 and 003*, based on a design flow of N/A mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
These outfalls shall consist of stormwater runoff only.

   *Refer to Part C Special Condition concerning stormwater outfalls.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 004, based on a design flow of N/A mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
CBOD54488110
Total Suspended Solids67132167
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028487.  Sewage. Hermitage Municipal Authority, Box 1046, 800 North Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.

   This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Shenango River in Hermitage, 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company--New Castle District intake on the Shenango River located in New Castle, approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 5.0 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1836
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)6,800/100 ml as a geometric average
Mercury
   (Interim)monitoring only
   (Final)0.000220.00044
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)monitoring only
   (Final)0.471.5
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Please add the following to the public notice:

   1.  Final water quality based effluent limitation for mercury.

   2.  Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation within 18 months of the permit issuance date.

   3.  Conditions for future permit modification.

   4.  Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.

   5.  Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.

   6.  Procedures for demonstrating alternative method detection limits.

  

   PA 0027227.  Sewage. City of Farrell, 625 Broadway Avenue, Farrell, PA 16121.

   This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Shenango River in the City of Farrell, 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 Western PA-Water Company, New Castle District intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 20 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 1.75 mgd are:

   Interim Limits

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1836
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitor and reportmonitor and report
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)20,600/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 3.75 mgd are:

   Final Limits

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)16.533.0
   (10-1 to 4-30)monitor and report
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)7,700/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0006378.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3317. Sawhill Tubular Division, Armco, Inc., P. O. Box 11, Sharon, PA 16146.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water and stormwater to the Shenango River in the City of Sharon, 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 River and the Shenango Valley Water Company located at Sharon, within 1 mile below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.816 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
Iron (total)monitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of N/A mgd are:

Outfall No.LatitudeLongitude
00241°14'39"80°30'19"
003*41°14'39"80°30'17"
00441°14'39"80°30'16"
005*41°14'39"80°30'13"
00641°14'44"80°30'13"
00741°14'48"80°30'13"
00841°14'53"80°30'13"
00941°14'58"80°30'13"
01041°15'04"80°30'13"
01141°15'08"80°30'13"
01241°14'30"80°29'42"
013*41°14'40"80°30'20"
01441°14'40"80°30'20"
01541°14'40"80°30'20"

   

Concentration (mg/l)MeasurementSample
ParametersInstantaneous MaximumFrequencyType
Iron (Total)monitor and report1/monthGrab
Zinc (Total)monitor and report1/monthGrab
Oil and Greasemonitor and report1/monthGrab
pHmonitor and report1/monthGrab

   *Denotes the representative outfall to be sampled for the group.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 101 based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids307075
Leadmonitor and reportmonitor and report1.45
Zincmonitor and reportmonitor and report3.0
Ironmonitor and reportmonitor and report1.6
Oil and Grease15monitor and report30
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 201 based on a design flow of 0.382 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids (lb/day)129343
Oil and Grease (lb/day)85.9
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 301 based on a design flow of 1.64 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd) monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
Iron (total)monitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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