NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 4771]
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 0217387. Industrial waste, SIC: 2813 and 4213, BOC Gases, 575 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, NJ 07974-2082.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Braddock Facility in Braddock Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is American Water Company, located at Pittsburgh, PA, 6.0 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.12 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TRC 0.5 1.25 Temperature 110°F pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 101: new discharge to Outfall 001 (0.0057).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Iron 2 4 Aluminum 4 8 Manganese 1 2 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 201: new discharge to Outfall 001 (0.0057).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Iron 2 4 Aluminum 4 8 Manganese 1 2 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0044431. Sewage, Fairfield Manor, Inc., 4158 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA 15668.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Fairfield Manor Sewage Treatment Plant in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Hendricks Creek, 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 .03 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (10-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 0.2 0.5 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217441. Sewage, Robert D. Kalina, R. D. 2, Boswell, PA 15531.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kalina Subdivision Sewage Treatment Plant in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Roaring 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 Greater Johnstown Water Authority located on the Quemahoning Reservoir.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0021 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 1.4 3.3 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) 327-3666.PA 0209422. Industrial waste, SIC: 5151, Williams Oil Company, Inc., P. O. Box 207, Towanda, PA 18848.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated stormwater to unnamed tributary of Susquehanna River in North Towanda Township, Bradford County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Danville Water Authority located at Danville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of N/A mgd, are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor and report pH monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209414. SIC: 5441, Amerada Hess Corp., 1 Hess Plaza, Woodbridge, PA 18017.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Fishing Creek in Bloomsburg, Columbia 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Sunbury Municipal Authority located at Sunbury.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0288 mgd, are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (ug/l) Maximum (ug/l) Benzene 1 2.5 Total BETX** 100 250 Ethylbenzene monitor Toluene monitor Xylene monitor Napthalene monitor The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114979. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Knoxville, P. O. Box 191, Knoxville, PA 16928.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Cowanesque River in Knoxville Borough, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 assumed to be the Pennsylvania New York border located at 22 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.07 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Phosphorus as P 2.0 3.0 4.0 Total Residual Cl2 1.0 2.3 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.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0222119. Sewage. Mark A. Summers, (Carriage Inn), 3050 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101.
This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Big Run in Shenango Township, Lawrence County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley on Beaver River, located at North Sewickley, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of .004 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 15 30 TSS 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) 2,900/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine .11 .26 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0101095. Sewage. John Handley (Sportsman's Lodge), R. D. 1, Box 133, Sigel, PA 15860.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Clarion River in Spring Creek Township, Elk County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, 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--Clarion District intake on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 36 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.00035 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 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 0024571. Amendment No. 1. Sewage. Municipal Sewer and Water Authority of Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 700, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6498.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Brush Creek in Cranberry Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water 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/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, Butler County, approximately 25 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 3.0 mgd, are:
(Interim Limits)
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 TSS 30 45 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) 2,200/100 ml as a geometric average Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd, are:
(Final Limits)
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 TSS 30 45 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) 2,100/100 ml as a geometric average
Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.1 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0104353. Sewage. Oak Leaf Estates--Lemick, Inc., 88 Mitchell Road West, Middlesex, PA 16159.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Shenango River in Shenango Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Western PA Water Intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 13.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.035 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 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 average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 0210102. Sewage. Brett Gassner, 300 Gilkey Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Shenango River in Shenango Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Shanango River by the New Castle District Pennsylvania-American Water Company at River Mile 5.50 which is 15.83 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.000400 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 30 TSS 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 EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0092819. Sewage. Fair Winds Manor Incorporated, 126 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver, PA 16055.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Buffalo Creek in Winfield Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 the New Kensington Municipal Water Company on the Allegheny River located at the City of Kensington, approximately 21 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.013 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0102296. Sewage, Stephen M. Bartone, 110 Garden Street, Conneaut, OH 44030.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from Bartone's Stateline Service Center to an unnamed tributary to Raccoon Creek in Springfield Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life 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 Erie municipal water intake, approximately 23 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.0115 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine (interim) monitor and report (final) 0.50 0.750 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0087378. Industrial waste, SIC: 3489, Department of the Army, Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin Street Extended, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated groundwater to Rowe Run, in Green Township, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Conodoguinet Creek located in Carlisle Borough. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .115 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (wg/l) Maximum (wg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive 1,1-Dichloroethylene 3.5 7.0 Tetrachloroethylene 2.5 5.0 Trichloroethylene 2.5 5.0 Vinyl Chloride 1.0 2.0 Methylene Chloride 2.5 5.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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