NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 238]
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 office noted above the application 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 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 official 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. 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 office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact the Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. 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, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0062201. Sewerage. Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, David J. Holley, General Manager, 221 S. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Mahanoy Creek in the Borough of Gordon, 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Dauphin Consolidated Water Supply located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.400 mgd are:
Parameter Monthly
Average (mg/l)Weekly
Average (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 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 to 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, (717) 657-4590.PA 0046221. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Newville Borough Water & Sewer Authority, 99 Cove Alley, Newville, PA 17201.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Big Spring Creek, in Newville Borough, Cumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Carlisle Borough Authority located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.350 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 -- 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 -- 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 14 -- -- 28 Total Phosphorus 1 -- -- 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 -- -- 1.63 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) 50,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0081591. Sewage, SIC: 4962, Eastern York County Sewer Authority, 44 Walnut Springs Road, York, PA 17406.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Kreutz Creek, in Hallam Borough, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.5 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine .5 1.6 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) 6,500/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .2 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 11 22 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor and report Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report 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) 12,000/100 ml as a geometric average 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 0056758. Sewage, The Cutler Group, 5 Sentry Parkway West, Suite 100, Walton Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Tradesville wastewater treatment plant in Warrington Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to Mill Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, 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 an average flow of 0.26 mgd are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Nitrate and Nitrate (as N) (4-1 to 10-31) 9.5 19.0 Phosphorus (as P) (7-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053635. Industrial waste, Mobil Oil Corporation, 8 Malin Road, Frazer, PA 19406.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated storm water runoff from Petroleum Marketing Terminal in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Little Valley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only Gasoline Range Organics monitor only Diesel Range Organics monitor only Other Requirements:
Product contaminated stormwater runoff
Monitoring and reporting
PPC plan
Other wastewaters
Definition
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
NPDES No. Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Tributary Stream New Permit
RequirementsPA 0033863 Camp-A-While, Inc.
John Clair Zimmerman, Manager
R. R. 1, Box 334
Hegins, PA 17938Schuylkill County
Hegins Twp.Pine Creek TRC
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
NPDES No. Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Tributary Stream New Permit
RequirementsPA 0080608 Fellow. of Bible Church
Camp Tohiglo
P. O. Box 120
Mercersburg, PA 17201Franklin County
Montgomery TownshipLicking Creek TRC PA 0083917 Baker Rubber Inc.
811 Progress Rd.
Chambersburg, PA 17201Franklin County Conocoheague Creek TRC
Public Hearing Notices
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Water Management Program is issuing a cancellation notice for the fact finding public hearing notice published at 25 Pa.B. 5529 for John M. Poole. This hearing was canceled due to weather conditions. The hearing date of January 11, 1996, therefore, is canceled and replaced with the following notice.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Water Management Program will be holding a fact finding hearing on the following Stormwater NPDES permit application:
John M. Poole, ''Station House Farm''--NPDES Permit #PAS10-D068
The hearing is scheduled for February 15, 1996, at 7 p.m. at Springfield Township, 2320 Township Road, Quakertown, PA 18951, Bucks County. The hearing is being held to solicit pertinent comments on this application. The application is for stormwater construction activities, with a discharge to Cooks Creek. A copy of this application is available for review in the Southeast Regional Office's Record Management Section, telephone number (610) 832-6268. Those interested in reviewing the application should call to schedule a date to review the file. The project sponsor is John M. Poole, 3117 Bursonville Road, Riegelsville, PA 18077.
Comments received will be considered by DEP in completing its review and prior to taking final action concerning the applications. The hearing will not be a question and answer session.
Anyone intending to make a presentation at the hearing should submit written notice to the Regional Manager, Water Management Program, at the above address. The notice should include the presentor's name, address and phone number, whether they are opposed or in favor of the project and a brief statement about the presentation. Comments should be kept brief and, depending on the number of speakers, may be limited to 10 minutes per speaker. Where groups are represented, a spokesperson is requested to present the group's concerns. Anyone wishing to present written material directly to DEP may do so within 30 days following the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact Sharon Moore, at (610) 832-6073. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Water Management Program will be holding a fact finding hearing on the following Stormwater NPDES permit application.
Bentley Developers, Inc., ''University of Pennsylvania Site,'' PAS10-G186.
The hearing is scheduled for March 7, 1996, at 7 p.m. at East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355, Chester County. The hearing is being held to solicit pertinent comments on this application. The application is for stormwater construction activities, with a discharge to Valley Creek Watershed. A copy of this application is available for review in the Southeast Regional Office's Record Management Section, telephone number (610) 832-6268. Those interested in reviewing the application should call to schedule a date to review the file. The project sponsor is Bentley Developers, Inc., 1595 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA 19380.
Comments received will be considered by DEP in completing its review and prior to taking final action concerning the applications. The hearing will not be a question and answer session.
Anyone intending to make a presentation at the hearing should submit written notice to the Regional Manager, Water Management Program, at the above address. The notice should include the presentor's name, address and phone number, whether they are opposed or in favor of the project and a brief statement about the presentation. Comments should be kept brief and, depending on the number of speakers, may be limited to 10 minutes per speaker. Where groups are represented, a spokesperson is requested to present the group's concerns. Anyone wishing to present written material directly to DEP may do so within 30 days following the hearing.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceedings should contact Sharon Moore, at (610) 832-6073. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity into the surface waters of the 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 limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
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 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. Comments reviewed 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 Regional 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 Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Program Manager 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 appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the County Conservation District Office or the Department Regional 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 proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.
Blair County Conservation District, District Manager, 1407 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, telephone (814) 696-0877.
NPDES Permit PA S100607. Stormwater. Frances Hirschag, 2900 Primrose Avenue, Brea, CA 92621, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Antis Township, Blair County, to Tipton Run.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 825-2511.
Chester County Conservation District, District Manager, Gov. Serv. Ctr., Ste. 395, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, PA 19382, telephone (610) 696-5126.
NPDES Permit PAS10G187. Stormwater. Toll Brothers Inc., 3103 Philmont Avenue, Huntington Valley, PA 19006 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Bradford Township, Chester County, to west Brandywine Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10G188. Stormwater. Morgan Brothers Builders, Four White Horse Lane, Spring City, PA 19475 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Vincent Township, Chester County, to UNT to the Schuylkill River.
Northampton County Conservation District, District Manager, R. R. 4, Nazareth, PA 18064, telephone (610) 746-1971.
NPDES Permit PAS10U008-1. Stormwater. Upstream Farm Corporation Inc., 2610 Bushkill Drive, R. D. 2, Easton, PA 18042 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Forks Township, Northampton County, to Bushkill Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10U046. Stormwater. Ashley Development Corporation, 961 Marcon Boulevard, Suite 300, Allentown, PA 18103 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Williams Township, Northampton County, to Frya Run.
The following NPDES Individual Permits for discharges of stormwater from construction activities have been issued.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and
AddressCounty and Municipality Receiving Stream PAS10-G155 John Reid
Box 318
Newtown Crossing, PA 19073Wallace Township and Upper Uwchlan Township
Chester CountyMarsh Creek Lake
The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department of Environmental Protection at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the name, address and telephone number of the protestor, identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement or protest in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protest or protests. Each protester will be notified in writing of the time and place of any scheduled hearing or conference concerning the plan or action or application to which the protest relates. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit application and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.
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