NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 454]
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 0098779. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Portage, 606 Cambria Street, Portage, PA 15946.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from water treatment plan operations in Portage, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Trout Run, classified as a cold 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 Saltsburg Water Authority, located at Saltsburg, 90 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.029 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Aluminum 2.2 4.4 Iron 2 4 Manganese 1 2 TRC 0.5 1.0 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0098787. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Portage, 606 Cambria Street, Portage, PA 15946.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from water treatment plant operations in Portage Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ben's Creek, classified as a high quality cold 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 the Saltsburg Municipal Authority, located at Saltsburg, 96 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.033 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Aluminum 4 8 Manganese 1 2 Iron 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH 6.0--9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0204901. Industrial waste, SIC: 4111, Port Authority of Allegheny County--Ross Maintenance Garage, 2253 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from Ross in Ross Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, of Nelson Run, 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 Millvale MWW, located on the Allegheny River, 6.0 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of variable mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report TSS 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Iron 3.5 7.0 Lead monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PAS 406101. Industrial waste, SIC: 4953, Envirotrol, Inc., 432 Green Street, P. O. Box 61, Sewickley, PA 15143.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from roof drains and parking areas in Darlington Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, North Fork Little Beaver Creek, classified as a high quality cold 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 the City of Stubenville, located at Stubenville, Ohio.
Outfall 001: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0025968. Sewage, Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, 160 Hopewell Avenue, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Aliquippa STP in Aliquippa Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio River, 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 ARCO Chemical Company, BV Plant, on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 3.4 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 10-31) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (11-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.0 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0028177. Amendment No. 1, Sewage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from A&B Sewage Treatment Plant in McCandless Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as a tributary of Pine 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 Millvale Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.4 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (3-1 to 11-30) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (12-1 to 2-29) 3.0 4.5 6.0 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 0.22 0.72 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205737. Sewage, CNG Transmission, 445 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV 26302-2450.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the South Oakford Station Sewage Treatment Plant in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Brush 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 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 mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l pH 6.0--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 0210285. Sewage. James Newton--SRST, 350 Page Hollow Road, Warren, PA 16365.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Glade Run in Glade Township, Warren 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 90 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of .0004 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 Total Residual Chlorine pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0100650. Sewage. Forest Brooke Mobile Home Park, 7266 West Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Magargee in Lackawannock Township, 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 Sharpsville Municipal Water Company on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 12 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of .036 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.4 2.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.2 8.4 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 Phosphorus 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) (Final) .03 .1 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031437. Sewage, Edinboro Mobile Home Village, 13041 Capp Road, Box 1, Edinboro, PA 16412-1888.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary to Conneauttee Creek in Washington Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 45 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.015 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) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0209449. SIC: 3399, Sinter Metals, Inc., R. R. 2, Box 47, Emporium, PA 15834.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial wastewater to the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek and West Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.
The receiving streams are classified for the following uses: Driftwood Branch--trout stocked fishery, and aquatic life, water supply and recreation. West Creek--high quality 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the proposed intake located at Lock Haven.
Outfall 001 (NCCW) and 003 (Stormwater) combined discharge point:
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.033 mgd, are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 Temperature* monitor pH 6.0--9.0 std units *Outfall 001 only.
Outfall 002 (Stormwater):
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 pH 6.0--9.0 std units The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209457. Industrial waste, SIC: 2499, Masonite, Division of International Paper Co., P. O. Box 311, Towanda, PA 18848.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial wastewater to a stormwater drainage channel to Laning Creek in Wysox 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 0.06 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum TSS 100 150 200 Total Iron 4.4 6.6 8.8 Total Zinc 0.22 0.33 0.44 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 TDS report report pH within the range of 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0115053. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Nicholas Wolff Foundation, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 180, Millville, PA 17846.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Mud Run in Greenwood Township, Columbia County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, 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 United Water Pennsylvania, Inc., located at Bloomsburg.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 20 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 0010561. SIC: 0921, Fish and Boat Commission, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823-9620.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Logan Branch Spring Creek in Benner Township, Centre 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 proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at Lock Haven approximately 34 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 5.59 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 TSS 15.0 30.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Total Dissolved Phosphorus (3-1 to 10-31) 0.3 0.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times Other Conditions: Whole Effluent Toxicity testing for Outfall 001.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0062766. Sewerage, Henry A. Stout, 6427 Saddle Road, New Tripoli, PA 18066.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into a drainage swale of Jordan Creek in Heidleburg Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics, were evaluated at the first point of use--Jordan Creek.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0003 mgd, are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 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.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0036455. Industrial waste, Naval Facilities Engineering Command--Northern Division, Philadelphia Naval Complex, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water, stormwater and groundwater from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers.
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 010, 011 and 012, based on an average flow of .487 mgd, 1.206 mgd and .605 mgd respectfully are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 100 200 250 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Iron monitor/report monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
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