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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-178

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[28 Pa.B. 525]

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 0054305.  Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc. (R&M), 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater using oil water separator serving Exton Petroleum marketing terminal located in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to the grassy field behind the terminal within the drainage basin of an unnamed tributary to Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of stormwater from the oil water separator are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report
Diesel Range Organicsmonitor/report
Gasoline Range Organicsmonitor/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.

  

   PA 0050547.  Sewage, Indian Run Village MHP, Route 82, 1 Lenape Way, Honeybrook, PA 19344.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Indian Run MHP in West Brandywine Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Indian Run Creek.

   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 an average flow of 37,500 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 Solids2040
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)1.02.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine
   (issuance through Year 2)0.72.0
   (year 3 through expiration)0.41.0

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Final water quality based effluent limitation for Total Residual Chlorine.

  

   PA 0050059.  Sewage, English Village Service Company, Inc., 1201 Bethlehem Pike, Suite 104, North Wales, PA 19454.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from English Village Apartments STP in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Park 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 .12 mgd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.02.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
Nitrate and Nitrate
   (7-1 to 10-31)10.020.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.10.23
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

   Other Conditions:

   The Total Residual Chlorine limit is effective 2 years from permit issuance.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0035297.  Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc. (R&M), 1801 Market Street, Ten Penn Center, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater runoff from oil water separator serving Twin Oaks petroleum marketing terminal located in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run. This also includes a discharge of treated groundwater to the unnamed tributary to Baldwin Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, based on an average flow of treated stormwater are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report
Diesel Range Organicsmonitor/report
Gasoline Range Organicsmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, based on an average flow of 36,000 gpd of treated groundwater are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Benzene0.0010.0020.0025
Total BETX0.10.20.25
Ethylbenzenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Toluenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Xylenemonitor/reportmonitor/report
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Other Requirements:

   1.  DMR to DRBC

   2.  Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff

   3.  Monitoring and Reporting

   4.  PPC Plan Requirements

   5.  Other Wastewaters

   6.  Definitions

   7.  Groundwater Monitoring


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.

   PA 0111937.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Patriot Treatment Plant, Inc., 6009 New Berwick Highway, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to locally known as Campbells Run (Unnamed Tributary of Susquehanna River) in South Centre Township, Columbia County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  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 Danville Municipal Authority located at Danville.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneousInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Minimum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)39
   (11-1 to 4-30)510
Dissolved Oxygen5.0
Total Cl2 Residual0.92.0
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0209554.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Con-Way Central Transportation Services, Inc., 3240 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Valley Fork Run in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.001 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Free Cl2 Residualreport
Fecal Coliforms200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0034169.  SIC:  4952, Astro Village Mobile Home Park, 731 Buck Wood Lane, Lititz, PA 17543-8436.

   This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Housel Run in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority on the Susquehanna River, 14 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0283 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
Total Chlorine Residual12.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0023582.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Freeburg Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 308, Freeburg, PA 17827.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Susquehecka Creek in Freeburg Borough, Snyder County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  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 Dauphin Consolidate located at Dauphin.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.11 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)9.51419
Total Cl2 Residual1.02.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 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 0098876.  Industrial waste, SIC:  7991, YMCA of Pittsburgh, South Hills YMCA, 51 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge groundwater in Upper St. Clair Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, McLaughlin Run, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the West View Borough Municipal Water Authority, located at West View, 20 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This outfall shall contain groundwater from dewatering of wells during swimming pool maintenance.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0007196.  Sewage, Helvetia Coal Company, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Lucerne No. 8 Sewage Treatment Plant in Young Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Blacklegs 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 Freeport Water Company on the Allegheny River.

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.04.0
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)0.080.18
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028193.  Sewage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Longvue No. 2 in Ross Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Girty's 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 Millvale Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5102030
Suspended Solids253850
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.04.56.0
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)1.03.0
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Coppermonitor and report
Silvermonitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0039489.  Sewage, Garrett Borough Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 218, 307 Municipal Road, Garrett, PA 15542.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Garrett Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Garrett Borough, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Casselman 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 Ohiopyle Borough Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0677 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0216178.  Sewage, Cecil Township Municipal Authority, 3655 Millers Run Road, Cecil Township Municipal Building, McDonald, PA 15321.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Cherrybrook Sewage Treatment Plant in Cecil 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 West View Municipal Authority located on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.09005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.06.08.0
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)0.140.33
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot 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 0103136.  Sewage, Woodhaven Mobile Home Park, Greene Township, Shane L. Kosterman, 7950 Page Road, Wattsburg, PA 16442.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from a waste water treatment plant in Greene Township, Erie County. This is an existing 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 potable water supply between the point of discharge and Lake Erie to consider during the evaluation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.03 mgd, are:

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Phosphorus as P1.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml
Dissolved Oxygen6.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0210331.  Sewage. Pine Grove Mobile Home Park and Sales, 374 N. Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge sewage to unnamed tributary to Munell Run in Coolspring Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking 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 Beaver River on the Municipal Authority of North Sewickly located at North Sewickly Township, approximately 33 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0375 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXXXX
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
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 Chlorine0.51.6
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0040967.  Sewage, SIC:  42122, Kinzua Ltd., Wolf Run Marina, P. O. Box 825, Warren, PA 16365.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from an existing sewage treatment plant serving a marina and restaurant complex to the Allegheny River/Reservoir in Mead Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at river mile 90, approximately 112.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.004150 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)XXXXXXXXXXXX
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia1530
TRC1.53.5
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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