NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 4440]
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 standard 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 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. 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 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.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0050938. Industrial waste, Allegro Micro Systems, W. G., Inc., 3900 Welsh Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090.
This application is for revocation/reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated reject city water from reverse osmosis units from Allegro Micro Systems in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Pennypack 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 67,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Chloroform monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report Other Conditions:
Conditions for future permit modification.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056952. Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc. (R and M), Twin Oaks Terminal, 4041 Market Street, Aston, PA 19014.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system serving Sun Company, Inc. in Avondale Borough, Chester County. This is a new discharge to East Branch White Clay 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.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an average flow of 2,900 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Ethylbenzene monitor monitor Toluene monitor monitor Total Xylene monitor monitor pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0050776. Sewage, Coventry Terrace Mobile Home Park, 391 Harley Road, Parkerford, PA 19457-0200.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Coventry Terrace Mobile Home Park in East Coventry Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Pigeon Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 31,500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 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 0050407. Sewage, Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern, PA 19355.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital in Willistown Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Ridley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 20,000 are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 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 0025917. Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewer Authority, 1645 Upper State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Chalfont-New Britain Township Joint Sewer Authority's STP in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Neshaminy Creek.
The permit is being amended to delete the Authority's pretreatment program requirements. The approval of discontinuance of the Authority's pretreatment program was granted by the USEPA on May 29, 1996.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0063584. Sewerage, Penn Security Bank and Trust Company, J. Patrick Dietz, Assistant Vice President, Route 611 and 940, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Scot Run in Mount Pocono Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.00075 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0006297. Sewage, Menasha Corporation, P. O. Box M, Yukon, PA 15698.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, process wastewater and untreated stormwater runoff from Yukon Plant in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Sewickley 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 McKeesport MWA.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0072 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 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 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 Outfalls 002--006: existing discharge to Sewickley Creek.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum The discharge via these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035262. Sewage, Family Mobile Homes, Inc., 1683 E. Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Family Mobile Homes, Inc. Sewage Treatment Plant in Reade Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Fallentimber 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 in excess of 100 miles from this facility.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0036 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093033. Sewage, Eastern Armstrong County Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 262, Elderton, PA 15736.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Elderton Sewage Treatment Plant in Elderton Borough, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Crooked 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 Cadogen Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0582 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 25 38 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 27.0 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 3.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093165. Sewage, Claysville-Donegal Joint Municipal Authority, 314 Main Street, P. O. Box 467, Claysville, PA 15323.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Claysville-Donegal Water Pollution Control Plant in Donegal Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Dutch Fork, which are classified as a high quality 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 located in Bethany, West Virginia.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .16 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 15 22.5 30 Suspended Solids 25 38 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0 Phosphorus 2.0 3.0 4.0 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 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration .03 .10 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 7.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0097454. Sewage, Colleen Shimel, R. D. 3, Cedar Run Road, Allison Park, PA 15101.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Shimel Single Residence Sewage Treatment Facility in Indiana Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Shafers 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 Fox Chapel Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205338. Sewage, Timothy and Linda Brunatti, 48 Brallier Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Brunatti Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Loyalhanna 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 Latrobe Municipal Authority on Loyalhanna Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3670.PA 0113115. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, New Hope Baptist Church, R. D. 3, Box 56-1A, Middleburg, PA 17842.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Middle Creek in Franklin Township, Snyder County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.002 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Residual Cl2 2.0 4.7 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111741. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Warrior Run School District, R. R. 2, Box 151A, Turbotville, PA 17772.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Warrior Run in Lewis Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Milton approximately 10 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.026 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 as a geometric average Total Residual Cl2 1st month--36th month report report 37th month--expiration date 1.0 2.3 pH within the range of 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031283. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, West Branch Area School District, R. R. 2, Box 194, Morrisdale, PA 16858-9312.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Flat Run in Morris Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 140 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month report report 37th month--expiration date 1.0 2.3 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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 Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, telephone (610) 832-6130.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 825-2511.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.
Beaver County Conservation District, District Manager, 1000 Third St., Ste. 202, Beaver, PA 15009-2026, telephone (412) 774-7090.
NPDES Permit PAS100234-1. Stormwater. Jeb Hughes, JDN Development Company Inc., 3340 Peachtree Road, 1530 Tower Place, Atlanta, GA 30326 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Center Township, Beaver County, to the Ohio River.
Butler County Conservation District, District Manager, 122 McCune Drive, Butler, PA 16001-6501, telephone (412) 284-5270.
NPDES Permit PAS10E056. Stormwater. Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Ste. 400, Cranberry Township, PA 16066 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Cranberry Township, Butler County, to Breakneck Creek.
Carbon County Conservation District, District Manager, 92 Blakeslee Blvd., E. Lehighton, PA 18235, telephone (610) 377-4894.
NPDES Permit PAS101309. Stormwater. Department of Transportation, District No. 5, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Kidder Township, Carbon County, to Black Creek.
Montgomery County Conservation District, District Manager, 1015 Bridge Rd., Ste. B, Collegeville, PA 19426, telephone (610) 489-4506.
NPDES Permit PAS10T070. Stormwater. Michael Malone, 1440 Credley Lane, Collegeville, PA 19426 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Worcester Township, Montgomery County, to Zacharias Creek.
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 protester, identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed and a concise statement 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, 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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