NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 2653]
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) 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 comment 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 proceedings 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 (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, (610) 832-6130.PA 0057142. Sewage, Alton Reiss, 219 Augustine Road, Sellersville, PA 18960. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence STP in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042935. Sewage, Owen J. Roberts School District, 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the French Creek Elementary School in South Coventry Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .0054 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20.0 40.0 Total Residual Chlorine .9 1.8 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042927. Sewage, Owen J. Roberts School District, 901 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Main Campus STP in South Coventry Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .039 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0222313. Sewage, Gene P. Kidder, P. O. Box 106, Sigle, PA 15860.
This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Cathers Run in Barnett Township, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 Clarion district Pennsylvania-American Water Company on the Clarion River located at river mile 47.1, approximately 54.39 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.57 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Fecal Coliform (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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0070106. SIC: 5171, Industrial waste, Carlos R. Leffler, Inc., 4030 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Laurel Run, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks 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 Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for the discharge of stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0084522. SIC: 4222, Industrial waste, Allentown Refrigerated Terminal, Inc., 125 Seneca Trail, Boyertown, PA 19512.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Ironstone Creek in Colebrookdale Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, 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 Pottstown Water Supply located in Montgomery County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.00576 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TSS 30 60 75 pH 6--9 s.u. at all times Oil and Grease monitor and report NH3- N 20 40 40 Temperature monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009920. SIC: 4911, Industrial waste, GPU Nuclear, Inc.--Three Mile Island Nuclear Station, Route 441 South, P. O. Box 480, Middletown, PA 17057-0480.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Susquehanna River in Londonderry Township, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Columbia Borough located in Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (main station discharge) and Outfall 003 (emergency discharge) for a design flow of 84.02 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report monitor and report pH within the limits of 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times Total Suspended Solids monitor and report monitor and report Temperature (10-1 to 3-31) 110° F (4-1 to 9-30) 115° F Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 (emergency discharge) for a design flow of 84.02 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report monitor and report pH within the limits of 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times Total Suspended Solids monitor and report monitor and report Temperature (10-1 to 3-31) monitor and report Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005B are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report monitor and report pH within the limits of 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times Total Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Outfall 006 is limited to intake screen backwash and pump strainer backwash. All debris collected on the intake screens must not be discharged back to the river.
Outfalls 101, 401, 501 and 701 are internal monitoring points tributary to Outfall 001.
Outfalls 005A, SWRO-1, SWRO-2, SWRO-3 and SWRO-4 are stormwater outfalls. Monitoring will be required for 5-day CBOD, chemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, total phosphorus, total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, dissolved iron, oil and grease, and pH. The permittee has the option of performing an annual inspection in lieu of monitoring for these outfalls.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law
(Part II Permits) 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 following: name, address and telephone number; 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 a protest. Each commentator will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications 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.
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 (800) 654-5984.
Industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 1197402. Sewerage. Pegasus Sewer Authority, 1296 Clapboard Run Road, Johnstown, PA 15904. Application for the construction of sewer extension and pump stations located in Conemaugh Township, Cambria County to serve the Pegasus Sewer Authority Sanitary Sewer System.
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (Pennvest) which administers Pennsylvania's State Revolving Fund has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
A. 3997404. Sewerage. City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102-8712. Application to modify and upgrade individual unit processes at the Klines Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, located in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County. Application received in the Regional Office April 18, 1997.
INDIVIDUAL PERMITS
(PAS) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity 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 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, 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 (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 555 North Lane, Lee Park, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6131.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, (412) 442-4028.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, (717) 826-2553.
Northcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 308 W. 3rd Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3669.
Allegheny County Conservation District, District Manager, 875 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220, (412) 921-1999.
NPDES Permit PAS10A095. Stormwater. The Home Depot USA Inc., 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Floor 11, Atlanta, GA 30339 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Ohio Township, Allegheny County, to Lowries Run.
Centre County Conservation District, District Manager, 414 Holmes Avenue, Bellefonte, PA 16823, (814) 355-6817.
NPDES Permit PAS10F063. Stormwater. James Au, 1800 Earlystown Road, Boalsburg, PA 16827 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Harris Township, Centre County, to Spring Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10F064. Stormwater. TMR Partnership, 10 Sandrock Court, Port Matilda, PA 16870 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Halfmoon Township, Centre County, to UNT to Halfmoon Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10F065. Stormwater. The Woodmont Corporation, 6500 W. Freeway, Ste. 900, Fort Worth, TX 76116 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in College Township, Centre County, to a municipal storm sewer to Spring Creek.
Chester County Conservation District, District Manager, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19382, (610) 696-5126.
NPDES Permit PAS10G267. Stormwater. The Hankin Group, 717 Constitution Drive, Exton, PA 19341 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, to Shamona Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10G268. Stormwater. The Drury Group III, 20 Hagerty Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in West Goshen Township, Chester County, to UNT to the east branch of Chester Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10G269. Stormwater. Sunrise Development Inc., 403 Berkley Road, Haverford, PA 19041 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Willistown and East Whiteland Townships, Chester County, to Little Valley and Schuylkill Creeks.
Indiana County Conservation District, District Manager, 251 Route 286, Indiana, PA 15701, (412) 463-7702.
NPDES Permit PAS103110. Stormwater. Indiana University of Pa., Indiana, PA 15705 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in White Township, Indiana County, to Stoney Run.
Luzerne County Conservation District, District Manager, Smith Pond Road, Lehman, PA 18627, (717) 674-7991.
NPDES Permit PAS10R026. Stormwater. DEP- BAMR, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
NPDES Permit PAS10R028. Stormwater. RHED Development Company, 240 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County, to undesignated watersheds.
Northampton County Conservation District, District Manager, R. R. 4, Nazareth, PA 18064, (610) 746-1971.
NPDES Permit PAS10U071. Stormwater. Saucon Valley School District, 1050 S. Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County, to Saucon Creek.
SAFE DRINKING WATER
Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Supply Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 6593509-A1. Highridge Water Authority, 17 Maple Avenue, Blairsville, PA 15717. Install a booster pumping station, potable water storage tank and water distribution lines serving East Wheatfield, Buffington Townships, Indiana County and Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
A. 0297501. Pittsburgh Sewer and Water Authority, 441 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Construction of a reservoir cover for the Highland Reservoir No. 2 serving the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Environmental Protection Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
A. 4397502. Public water supply. Consumers Pennsylvania Water Company, Shenango Valley Division, 665 South Dock Street, Box 572, Sharon, PA 16146-1835. This proposal involves the construction of a new water treatment plant. The proposed project will replace an existing water treatment plant which will be demolished in the City of Sharon, Mercer County.
Northeast Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
4596509. Public water supply. Sullivan Trail Village, Carolyn Yetter, R. R. 5, Box 5308, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. This proposal involves an application for permit for an existing water supply and distribution system consisting of one well with chlorination and distribution storage. This is a mobile home park which has 24 units. It is located in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Sanitarian Regional Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4692.
A. 3697505. Public water supply. Strasburg Borough, Borough of Strasburg, Lancaster County, (Gene Osmum--Borough of Strasburg Manager, 145 Precision Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579), installation of Aqua-Mag for general corrosion control, (Brian M. Robbins, Herbert, Rowland and Grubic, Inc., 1846 Charter Lane, P. O. Box 10337, Lancaster, PA 17605-0337).
HAZARDOUS SITES CLEAN-UP
Under the Act of October 18, 1988
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Proposed Settlement under the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act
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Little Rio Grande Creek Site
Borough of Hulmeville, Bucks CountyThe Department of Environmental Protection (Department), under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304) (HSCA), has entered into a settlement regarding the Little Rio Grande Creek State Superfund Site (Site). The Site is located directly adjacent (upstream) to the Route 513 bridge over the Neshaminy Creek, in the Borough of Hulmeville, Bucks County, PA.
Investigations conducted at the Site by the Department and its contractors have revealed the presence of lead, arsenic, copper, beryllium, manganese and zinc in Site soils. Lead is the principal contaminant of concern at the Site.
The settlement referenced above would resolve potential claims of the Department against Joseph DiEgidio and William DiBonaventura (Landowners) for the reimbursement of response costs incurred by the Department in addressing the release or threat of release of hazardous substances at the Site. The claims originated under the authority of the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (35 P. S. §§ 6020.101--6020.1304). The settlement would require the Landowners to perform certain ''work'' under the terms of the Consent Order and Agreement, and pay the Department the sum of $15,000, no later than December 31, 1998.
This notice is provided under section 1113 of HSCA (35 P. S. § 6020.1113). Section 1113 of HSCA provides that the settlement shall become final upon the filing of the Department's response to significant written comments. The Consent Order and Agreement which contains the specific terms of the settlement, is available for public review and comment. The Consent Order and Agreement can be examined from Monday through Friday at the Department's Southeast Regional Office at Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428 by contacting Kevin Hess at (610) 832-6194 or through the PA AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD). A public comment period on the Consent Order and Agreement will extend for a minimum of 60 days from today's date. Persons may submit written comments regarding the Consent Order and Agreement to the Department by July 31, 1997, by submitting them to Kevin Hess at the above address.
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