NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 5280]
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 (Department) 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 his 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.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0028614. Sewage, Borough of Spring City, 6 Church Street, Spring City, PA 19475.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Spring City Wastewater Treatment Plant in Borough of Spring City, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.345 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 30 40 Total Residual Chlorine (issuance through year 2) 0.8 2.0 (year 3 through expiration) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0032972. Sewerage, Four Diamonds, Inc., c/o William Malleson, General Manager, 1040 North Park Road, Reading, PA 19610.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Black Creek in Kidder Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Northampton Borough Water Authority on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.100 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Months 1 through 24) monitor and report (Months 25 through 60) 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063711. Sewerage, Central Carbon Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 29, Lehighton, PA 18235.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lehigh River in Mahoning Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking 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 Northampton Municipal Authority on Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.6 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Total Copper monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0061662. Sewerage, Arrowhead Sewer Company, Nicholas J. Mazzarella, HC 88, Box 305, Pocono Lake, PA 18347.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Lehigh River in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Hazleton Water Authority's intake on the Lehigh River at White Haven Borough.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.525 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20.0 40.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorous (as P) 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Months 1 through 24) monitor and report (Months 25 through 60) 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061697. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Gilberton Power Company, P. O. Box 7, 299 Morea Road, Frackville, PA 17931.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Mahanoy Creek in Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.364 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Total Chromium 0.2 1.0 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Iron report report Total Manganese report report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009601. Treated groundwater, SIC: 3728, Allied Signal, Inc., Route 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated groundwater and stormwater to an unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek in South Montrose, PA, Bridgewater Township, Susquehanna 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 the PA Power & Light intake located on the North Branch Susquehanna River in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd, are:
Concentrations (ug/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum2 pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.3 0.6 0.750 Tetrachloroethylene 0.7 1.4 1.75 Trichloroethylene 3 6 7.5 Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061654. Sewerage, Wallenpaupack Area School District, Newfoundland Elementary School, Thomas Peifer, Superintendent, HC 6, Box 6075, Hawley, PA 18428-9045.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Wallenpaupack Creek in Dreher Township, Wayne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.100 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20.0 40.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (months 1 through 24) monitor and report (months 25 through 60) 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 0087548. Sewage, SIC: 7033, Artillery Ridge Camping Resort, 610 Taneytown Road, Gettysburg, PA 17352.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Rock Creek, in Cumberland Township, Adams County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was City of Frederick, MD on the Monocacy River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0058 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 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 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0024759. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Avenue, Curwensville, PA 16833.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield 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 Shawville Steam Electric Plant located at Shawville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.75 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 27 41 54 TSS 30 45 60 Total Lead report Total Mercury report Total Cl2 Residual 0.5 1.6 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 not in effect.
PA 0024091. SIC: 4952, Millville Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 30, Millville, PA 17846.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Fishing Creek in Millville Borough, Columbia 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 Bloomsburg Water Company located at Bloomsburg, PA.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.14 mgd, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Cl2 Residual* 0.5 1.6 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (7-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 6-30) 20 30 60 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 *limit effective 3 years after permit effective date, until then monitor and report results.
Other Conditions: none
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032816. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Safety Rest Area Site No. 33, I-80, 555 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1900.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Fishing Creek in Green Township, Clinton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Lock Haven City Authority located approximately 30 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.032 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 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 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Total Residual Chlorine--Provide effective dechlorination within 2 years of permit effective date, until then monitor and report
Other Conditions:
(1) Municipal Connection Requirement
(2) Collected Screenings
(3) Provide effective dechlorination
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009202. SIC: 3351 and 3362, Cerro Metal Products Company, P. O. Box 388, Bellefonte, PA 16823.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of process water, cooling and noncontact cooling water to Logan Branch of Spring Creek in Spring 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 City of Lock Haven located on Bald Eagle Creek.
Outfall 001:
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.216 mgd, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum2 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Chromium 0.38 0.97 1.21 Total Copper 1.03 2.06 2.58 Total Lead 0.21 0.28 0.35 Total Nickel 2.37 3.63 4.50 Total Zinc 1.14 2.66 3.33 Total Molybdenum monitor Outfall 101:
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0009 mgd, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum2 pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 PCB-1248 nondetectable using EPA Method 608 Other Conditions:
(1) Chemical Additives
(2) Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PAS 226107. Industrial waste, SIC: 2491, Schroth Industries, Inc., P. O. Box 699, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from wood preservation operations in White Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Whites 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 PA American Water Company, located at Two Lick Creek, 9.24 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report TSS monitor/report Arsenic monitor/report Chromium monitor/report Copper monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
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