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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[28 Pa.B. 395]
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 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 0057240. Industrial waste, Unisys Corporation, 2476 E. Swedesford Road, Paoli, PA 19301.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. This is a new discharge to dry swale to East Branch Brandywine 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 0.173 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Chromium 0.10 0.20 0.25 1,1,1, Trichloreothane 0.20 0.40 0.45 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026531. Sewage, Downingtown Regional Water Pollution Control Center, P. O. Box 8, 347 North Pottstown Pike, Downingtown, PA 19341.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Downingtown Regional Water Pollution Control Center in East Caln Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Brandywine Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed amendment to the effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 7 mgd is as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 0.89 This requirement goes into effect after the third year from the renewal issuance date (June 21, 1996).
PA 0054062. Industrial waste, Agway Energy Products, P. O. Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221-4852.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from an oil/water separator serving Agway Energy Product's Colmar Terminal in Hatfield Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Storm Sewer to West Branch Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of storm event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor/report Other Requirements:
1. DMR to DEP
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.PA 0062782. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Farm and Home Oil Company, Tank Farm Road, P. O. Box 146, Macungie, PA 18062.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater into an unnamed tributary to Swabia Creek in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.286 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only This permit is also subject to Special Conditions regarding control and treatment of petroleum product-contaminated stormwater runoff.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0051811. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Lehigh County Authority, P. O. Box 3348, Allentown, PA 18106.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into an Unnamed Tributary to Little Cedar Creek in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh 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 City of Allentown on the Little Lehigh Creek.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.002 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 75.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH between 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0021547. Sewerage, Municipal Authority of Borough of Orwigsburg, P. O. Box 128, Orwigsburg, PA 17961- 0128.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Mahannon Creek in Orwigsburg 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 proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pottstown Water Supply on Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .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 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17.0 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 (1st month through 36th month) monitor and report (37th month through expiration) .8 1.9 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0087726. Sewage, SIC: 6515, RBL Development Corp. (Eagle View MHP), R. D. 1, Box 1721, Stewartstown, PA 17363.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of the South Branch of Conewago Creek in Berwick Township, Adams County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, 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 the Hanover Water Supply Intake located on an unnamed tributary of South Branch of Conewago Creek. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.069 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 20.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.17 0.55 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0085537. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Altoona City Authority, 20 Greenwood Road, Altoona, PA 16602.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bells Gap Run, in Antis Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishes, 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 United Water Company located near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.035 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 Total Aluminum monitor and report Report emergency overflows.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0119121. Industrial waste, SIC: 3251, Glen Gery Corporation, 423 Pottsville Pike, Shoemakersville, PA 19555.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Schuylkill River, in Perry Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 Pottstown Borough Authority located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.012 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Copper monitor and report pH 6--9 s.u. at all times TSS 30 60 75 Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Nitrogen 10 20 25 Total Dissolved Solids 500 1,000 1,250 Sulfate 250 500 625 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 TRC 0.68 XXX 1.36 Osmotic Pressure monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110906. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Scranton-Altoona Terminals Corporation, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Frankstown Branch, in Freedom Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 United Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 are:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) Total Residual Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0036889. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Reading Township Municipal Authority, 50 Church Road, East Berlin, PA 17316.
This application is for renewal and amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conewago Creek, in Reading 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Co. located on the Susquehanna River in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.13 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 Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report XXX monitor and report 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.33 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 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 8.5 XXX 17 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor and report XXX monitor and report Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.23 XXX 0.76 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) 31,500/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.PA 0043681-A1. SIC: 4952, Valley Joint Sewer Authority. One South River Street, Athens, PA 18810.
This amendment is necessary to make the NPDES permit consistent with the recently issued Water Quality Management Permit No. 0897407, which rerated the sewage treatment plant to 2.25 mgd annual average flow.
This proposed action is to amend the NPDES permit for an increase in discharge of treated sewage to Susquehanna River in Athens Boro, Bradford 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 Municipal Authority located at Danville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 2.25 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 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 at all times. Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0115291. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Snydertown, 42 South Market Street, General Delivery, Snydertown, PA 17877.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Shamokin Creek in Snydertown Borough, Northumberland 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 approximately 50 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.026 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual (1st month--36th month) report (37th month--permit expiration date) 1.0 2.3 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 0101427. SIC: 4952, Brian J. Buchsen, R. R. 1, Box 259-C, Coudersport, PA 16915.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Trout Run in Sweden Township, Potter 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 assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA-NY state line on the Allegheny River, 40 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0006 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 Total Chlorine Residual monitor and report 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 0095176-A2. Industrial waste, SIC: 3511, Elliott Company, North Fourth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644-0800.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from the Jeannette Facility in Jeannette, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary of Brush Creek, classified as a trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0864 mgd. Interim effluent limits.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 31 60 78 Oil and Grease 15 30 Cadmium 0.26 0.69 0.86 Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.28 Copper 2.07 3.38 5.18 Lead 0.43 0.69 1.08 Nickel 2.38 3.98 5.95 Silver 0.24 0.43 0.60 Zinc 1.48 2.61 3.70 Cyanide 0.65 1.20 1.03 TTO 2.13 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0864 mgd. Final effluent limits.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 31 60 78 Oil and Grease 15 30 Cadmium 0.0014 0.0028 0.0035 Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.28 Copper 0.014 0.023 0.035 Lead 0.0038 0.0076 0.0095 Nickel 0.19 0.38 0.48 Silver 0.0031 0.0062 0.0078 Zinc 0.09 0.18 0.23 Cyanide 0.65 1.20 1.63 TTO 2.13 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033405. Sewage, Thomas P. Berch, 1434 Greensburg Pike, West Newton, PA 15089.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Sewickley Pines Manor STP in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Sewickley 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .015 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) 2.2 4.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0 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 monitor and report 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 0043435. Sewage, Cecil Wastewater Treatment Company, Inc., 10 Bayberry Lane, Cecil, PA 15321-1206.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Monaco Manor Sewage Treatment Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Coal 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 West View Municipal Authority located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0092339. Sewage, Bell Acres Municipal Sewage Authority, 1151 Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.
This application is for renewal/transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Grouse Ridge Sewage Treatment Plant in Bell Acres Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as a drainage swale which leads to an unnamed tributary of Big Sewickley 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 Midland Borough W. A. located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00665 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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