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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[28 Pa.B. 1324]
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 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 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 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 0051454. Sewage, Kimmel Enterprises, Inc., 1055 West Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19403.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow treatment plant in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Stony Creek.
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 1,460 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.5 Fecal Coliform 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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0062961. Industrial waste, SIC: 2815, Laminations, Inc., 1008 South Irving Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water into Stafford Meadow Brook in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water trout 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 Danville Borough Water Supply on north branch of the Susquehanna.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .047 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6--9 standard units at all times Temperature monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009971. Industrial waste, SIC: 3229, Techneglas, Inc., Old Boston Road, Pittston, PA 18640.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water and stormwater into Gardner Creek/Lamp Black Creek in Jenkins Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pa. Power and Light Steam Electric Station located on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .3463 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6--9 at all times Lead .0091 .018 .020 Cadmium less than or equal to intake concentration Cyanide (Free) .014 .028 .033 Temperature Jan. 1--31 56.1°F Feb. 1--29 57.8°F Mar. 1--31 68.3°F April 1--15 65.5°F April 16--30 69.6°F May 1--15 63.6°F May 16--30 67.6°F June 1--15 65.6°F June 16--30 69.6°F July 1--31 69.2°F Aug. 1--15 68.6°F Aug. 16--31 68.6°F Sept. 1--15 66.1°F Sept. 16--30 62.1°F Oct. 1--15 56.3°F Oct. 16--30 52.3°F Nov. 1--15 49.0°F Nov. 16--30 45.0°F Dec. 1--31 53.5°F Monitoring Point 101
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .246 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (lbs/day) Maximum (lbs/day) Total Suspended Solids 198 396 Fluoride 79 159 pH 6--9 at all times Monitoring Point 201
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .0003 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 Nickel 2.38 2.98 Silver .24 .43 Copper 2.07 3.38 Zinc 1.48 2.61 Total Cyanide .65 1.20 Total Suspended Solids 31 60 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 pH 6--9 standard units at all times Outfalls 002 and 003 uncontaminated stormwater with no effluent limits or monitoring required.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0034797. Sewage, U. S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Northeast Regional Office, U. S. Customs House, 7th Floor, Second and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Loretto Federal Correctional Institution in Allegheny Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Clearfield 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 PA American Water Company on the West Branch Susquehanna River near Milton.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.2 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.7 11.6 15.4 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.28 0.92 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096016. Sewage, Rostraver Estates, Inc., R. R. 2, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Rostraver Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Speers Run, 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 located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 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 Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.19 0.44 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The plant is proposed to be expanded to 0.013125 mgd in the near future. The same limitations listed above will apply except for the NH3-N and TRC limitations which will be revised as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Total Residual Chlorine 0.09 0.22 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111520. Sewage, Miller-Picking Corporation, 1120 Miller-Picking Road, Johnstown, PA 15907.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Miller-Picking Sewage Treatment Plant in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary to Soap Hollow, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.011 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.5 13 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.PA 0036064. Sewage, Washington Township Sewer and Water Authority, 11800 Edinboro Road, Edinboro, PA 16412.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary to Edinboro Lake (local name is Whipple Creek) in Washington Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for warm water and migratory fishery, 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 City of Franklin in Venango County, approximately 46 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.20 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.25 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.75 9.0 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) 0.5 1.5 (Final) 0.03 0.009 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,200/100 ml pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0001945. Industrial waste, SIC: 3272, Medusa-Crescent, Inc., 2001 Portland Park, Wampum, PA 16157.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water and stormwater to Drivers Run and UNT Beaver River in Wampum Borough, Lawrence 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 the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake on the Beaver River located at Beaver Falls, approximately 10.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.007 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 002
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitoring and report CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml TRC 1.5 3.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.415 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report TSS 50 Total Iron 3.5 7.0 Total Manganese 2.0 4.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0288 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 004
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.415 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 005
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 50 Total Iron 3.5 7.0 Total Manganese 2.0 4.0 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222453. Sewage, Scenic Heights Golf Course, John Afton, Owner, 8923 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16509.
This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary to Six Mile Creek in Venango Township, Erie County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply to be considered during the evaluation until the stream reaches Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.002 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 36 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 4.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Operations Officer 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the 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 Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA 0020508 McConnellsburg Sew. Auth.
P. O. Box 681
McConnellsburg, PA
17233-0681Fulton
Ayr TownshipBig Cove Creek TRC PA 0029602 Juniata Valley Sch. Dist.
P. O. Box 318
Alexandria, PA
16611-0318Huntingdon
Porter Twp.Frankstown
Branch of the
Juniata RiverTRC
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 (Department).
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 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 any given protest or protests. Each commenter 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 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications received for industrial waste and sewage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
A. 0695404 (98-1). Sewage, submitted by Borough of Bally, P. O. Box 217, South 7th Street, Bally, PA 19503-0217 in Washington Township, Berks County to construct an emergency overflow pipe which will originate from the chlorine contact tank and extend to an unnamed tributary of the West Branch of the Perkiomen Creek, where headwall will be built was received in the Southcentral Region on February 18, 1998.
A. 0197405. Sewage, submitted by Timeless Towns of Americas, Inc., 2636 Emmittsburg, PA 17325 in Cumberland Township, Adams County to change their treatment process was received in the Southcentral Region on December 16, 1997.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
A. 5698402. Sewerage. Roger Young, 140 Oak St., Somerset, PA 15501. Application for the construction and operation of a single residence sewage treatment plant located in the Township of Somerset, Somerset County to serve the Young residence.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
WQM Permit No. 4398409. Sewage. Glen Lake Estates, 6315 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. This project is for the expansion of the Glen Lake Estates Mobile Home Park and a new sewage treatment facility in Pine Township, Mercer County.
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 (Department) 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 office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. 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 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 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, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted 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.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.
NPDES Permit PAS10E066. Stormwater. Buffalo Center Associates, Inc., 801 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Buffalo Township, Butler County, to unnamed tributary to Little Buffalo Creek.
NPDES Permit PAS10K017-1. Stormwater. Millcreek Mall Corporation/The Cafaro Company, 2445 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44504-0186, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Millcreek Township, Erie County, to Walnut Creek.
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