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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-489

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 1563]

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 0055786.  Sewage, William and Lisa Schatz, 43 Carter Road, Thornton, PA 19373.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to West Branch of Chester 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 400 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Fecal Coliform200 #/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report

   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:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Years 1 and 2)monitor/report
   (Years 3, 4 and 5)0.5
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0041718.  Industrial waste, Louis Dreyfus Energy, 58th Street and Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA 19142.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Louis Dreyfus Associates Petroleum Marketing Terminal, located in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the 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 storm event, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report

   Other Requirements:

   1.  DMR to DRBC

   2.  Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff

   3.  Monitoring and Reporting

   4.  PPC Plan Requirements

   5.  Other Wastewaters

   6.  Definitions

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA0061107. Sewerage, Stillwater Sewer Corporation, c/o NEPA Management Associates, 304 Park Avenue, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-1524.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Hawkey Creek 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 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 0.235 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD515.030.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Phosphorous as P1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygena 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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Months 1 to 36)monitor and report
   (Months 37 to 60)0.81.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0051551.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3443, Ecolaire, Inc., 1550 Lehigh Drive, Easton, PA 18042.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge process wastewater cooling water into Lehigh River in West Easton Borough, Northampton County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality, cold water, warm water 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 City of Philadelphia water supply on Delaware River.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .0001 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6--9 standard units at all times

   Outfall 002

   The proposed effluent limit based on a design flow of .01 mgd.

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6--9 standard units at all times
Temperaturemonitor/report

   Outfall 003

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .001 mgd.

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6--9 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0043044.  Sewerage, Ringtown Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 202, Ringtown, PA 17967.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Dark Run in Ringtown Borough, Schuylkill 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 Danville Borough Water Company on the North Branch of Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .125 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
Dissolved Oxygena 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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration).51.2

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0113484.  SIC:  4952, Robinson Mobile Home Park, 1727 West Roosevelt Highway, Mansfield, PA 16933.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of North Elk Run in Richmond Township, Tioga 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 the New York/Pennsylvania Border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0078 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 9-30)510
NH3-N1530
Total Residual Chlorine12.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0209562.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, Eagle Environmental L. P., 9 Logan Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Chest Creek in Chest Township, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.061 mgd, are:

MonthlyMaximumInstantaneous
Specific SubstanceAverage (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
TSS100.000200.000250.000
BOD5100.000200.000250.000
Ammonia-N20.00040.00050.000
Total Antimony0.4500.9001.125
Arsenic +30.0500.1000.125
Total Beryllium0.0050.0100.013
Total Cadmium0.0050.0100.013
Total Chromium0.1250.2500.313
Total Copper0.0500.1000.125
Total Lead0.0360.0720.090
Total Nickel0.1500.3000.375
Total Selenium0.0750.1500.188
Total Silver0.0100.0200.025
Total Thallium0.1000.2000.250
Total Zinc1.0002.0002.500
Total Cyanide0.0200.0400.050
Total Barium0.1000.2000.250
Total Boron0.4500.9001.125
Total Cobalt0.0500.1000.125
Total Iron3.0006.0007.500
Total Manganese1.0002.0002.500
Total Tin0.4500.9001.125
Total Aluminum0.2750.5500.688
Total Vanadium0.0090.0180.023
Benzene0.0500.1000.125
Chlorobenzene0.0500.1000.125
Chloroform0.0100.0200.025
1,1-Dichloroethane0.0900.1800.225
Chloromethane0.1000.2000.250
Methylene Chloride0.1000.2000.250
Toluene0.0500.1000.125
1,2-Trans-Dichloroethylene0.0300.0600.075
1,1,1-Trichloroethane0.1000.2000.250
Phenol0.0500.1000.125
Butybenzyl Phthalate0.0100.0200.025
2-Chloro-Naphthalene0.0100.0200.025
Diethyl Phthalate0.0250.0500.063
Isophorone0.0500.1000.125
Lindane (gamma-BHC)0.0070.0140.018
4,4`-DDT0.0050.0050.005
Acetone0.1090.2180.273
2-Butanone (MEK)0.2100.4200.525
Bis-(Chloromethyl)-Ether0.0150.0300.038
1,2,3-Trichloropropane0.1000.2000.250
Xylene (Mixed Isomer)0.0100.0200.025
1-Propanol0.5501.1001.375
2-Propanol0.5401.0801.350
Tetrahydrofuran0.0250.0500.063
p-Cresol0.0500.1000.125
2-Hexanone0.0150.0300.038
4-Methyl-2-Pentanone0.0150.0300.038
Dibromomethane0.0100.0200.025
Oil and Grease15.00030.00030.000

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0113506.  SIC:  4952, David Valenti (Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park), 1946 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Mud Creek in Derry Township, Montour 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Municipal Authority located 22 miles downstream on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0029 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine2.04.6
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0110485.  SIC:  4952, Columbia County Industrial Development Authority, 238 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1769.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River in South Centre Township, 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 Shamokin Dam located approximately 30 miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.035 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0026514.  Sewage, West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, 1302 Lower Bull Run Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122-2902.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kenmore Sewage Treatment Plant in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela 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 PA American Water Company located on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.48 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
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 Chlorine1.03.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0091146.  Sewage, North Union Township Municipal Services Authority, 7 South Evans Station Road, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Industrial Park No. 2 STP in North Union Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Gist Run, 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 North Fayette County Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .054 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.53.85.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.09.012.0
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0098183.  Sewage, Gary A. Sippel, 2593 Wexford-Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Stone Mansion Sewage Treatment Plant in Franklin Park Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of East Branch Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 at Ohio River Mile 29.5.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0283 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
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 Chlorinemonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The above listed flow and corresponding effluent limitations will be in effect until expiration of the permit unless the proposed facility expansion is accomplished and in operation prior to the expiration date.

   Outfall 001:  proposed expansion discharge, design flow of 0.03583 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The above listed flow and corresponding effluent limitations would be applicable upon expansion of the existing facility. Before the facility can be expanded, the applicant must obtain an amendment to his Water Quality Management Permit No. 0288428.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0210498.  Sewage. Dennis J. Spirk, Pittsburgh N. Truck Stop, 22237 Perry Highway, Zelienople, PA 16063.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to an Unnamed Tributary to Glade Run in Jackson Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fish, 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 located at river mile 7.56, which is approximately 29 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.005800 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)816
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitor and report
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 Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)24
Total Residual Chlorine1.53.5
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0101176.  Sewage. Harvey J. Wolfe, 1547 Rosely Road, St. Marys, PA 15857.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Unnamed Tributary to the South Fork in the City of St. Marys, Elk County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  high quality cold water fish, 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 Emporium Water Company on West Creek located at Emporium, approximately 17.6 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.000350 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
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 Chlorinemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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