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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[28 Pa.B. 3062]
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 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 0055891. Industrial waste, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from wastewater treatment plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Frog Run.
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 82,000 gpd are as follows:
Annual Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 100 200 250 Suspended Solids 100 200 250 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Ammonia (as N) 20 40 50 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Benzene .001 .012 Carbon Tetrachloride .005 .06 Chlorobenzene .02 .04 .05 Chloroform .10 1.2 Dicbromochloromethane .10 1.2 Dichlorobromomethane .10 1.2 Barium 1.0 2.0 2.5 Cadmium .01 .02 .025 Chromium .05 .10 0.6 Copper 1.0 2.0 2.5 Lead .036 .072 .09 Silver .05 .10 .125 Zinc 1.0 2.0 2.5 1,2 Dichloroethane .0004 .0048 1,1 Dichloroethene 0.0004 0.0008 0.001 1,3 Dichloropropane .087 .174 .2175 Ethylbenzene 1.4 2.8 3.5 Methylene Chloride .005 .06 Tetrachloroethylene .0007 .0084 Toluene 2.0 4.0 5.0 Trichloroethene .0003 .036 Vinyl Chloride 0.00057 0.0068 Total Xylenes .01 .02 Dissolved Iron 0.3 0.6 .075 Arsenic .05 0.6 Total Iron 22.7 45.4 56.75 Total Phenols monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Acetone .109 .218 .273 2-Butanone .210 .420 .525 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711- 0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0029050. Sewerage, Pine Forests Camps, Inc., 151 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lake Greeley in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were determined at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .025 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Phosphorous as ''P'' 1 2 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 7 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st month through 24th month monitor and report monitor and report 25th month through expiration 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062952. Industrial waste, SIC: 2815, Laminations, Inc., 1350 Von Storch Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water into the Lackawanna River in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Supply located on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0020893. SIC: Code 4952, Sewage, Manheim Borough Authority, 15 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Chickies Creek, in Manheim Borough, Lancaster County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, 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 Columbia Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.14 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 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) 3,200/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0046094. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, United States Army Corps of Engineers (Baltimore District), Tioga-Hammond/Cowanesque Lakes, R. D. 1, Box 65, Tioga, PA 16946.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit, for the Ives Run Recreation Area, to discharge treated sewage to Hammond Lake in Tioga Township, Tioga County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, 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 the New York State line located approximately 18 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0625 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 NH3-N 15 30 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 SU at all times Other Conditions: none
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114111. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Department of Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, R. D. 1, Box 65, Tioga, PA 16946.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit, for the South Shore Recreation Area, to discharge treated sewage wastewater to Cowanesque Lake in Lawrence Township, Tioga County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, 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 assumed to be New York State border located at New York State 45 river miles downstream.
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 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 15 30 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 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 su at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0023531. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Danville, Municipal Building, 235 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to North Branch Susquehanna River in Danville Borough, 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 located at Sunbury, Montour County, 12 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 3.62 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine* 0.48 1.57 *limit effective 3 years from permit effective date, until then 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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0209686. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Thomas L. Harris, Sr., Star Route Box 35C, Curwensville, PA 16833.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Little Clearfield Creek in Pike Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Free Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110230. SIC: 4952, Lycoming County Recreation Authority, R. R. 1, Box 183, Montgomery, PA 17752.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Black Hole Creek in Clinton Township, Lycoming 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located on the Susquehanna River, 25 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 1 2.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0113697. SIC: 4952, David and Teresa Spiwak, 603 East 4th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Fishing Creek in Mt. Pleasant Township, 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 the Bloomsburg on the Fishing Creek, 2 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0025 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 2 4.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0024082. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Avonmore, Box 133, Avonmore, PA 15618.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Avonmore Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Kiskiminetas 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 Freeport Water Company on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.19 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 60 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 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 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042820. Sewage, Donald J. Dallatore, Jr., 1011 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ridgecrest Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in South Franklin Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Chartiers 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.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 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) 12 24 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 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0094757. Sewage, C&G Savings Association, 1201 12th Street, Altoona, PA 16601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Lake Cresson Manor STP in Allegheny Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Clearfield 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 PA American Water Company at Milton.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0075 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 50,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0095621. Sewage, Ashville Borough Council, P. O. Box 165, Ashville, PA 16613-0165.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Ashville Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Ashville Borough, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Clearfield 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company-Milton, on the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 20,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0215848. Sewage, J. G. Foodmart, James Gnagey, R. D. 1, Box 620-G, Uniontown, PA 15401.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from J. G. Foodmart Sewage Treatment Plant in North Union Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Redstone 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 Newell Municipal Authority located on the Monongahela River at approximate river mile 51.
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 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0215929. Sewage, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Mudlick Run Shaft/Portal Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Mudlick Run, 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 Cadogen Township Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .007 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) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217913. Sewage, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Urling Mines 1 and 2, Urling Main Portal in Armstrong Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Armstrong Township, 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 Buffallo M. A.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of .023 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) 13 26 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor and report Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 2.5 5.8 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.
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