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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 1521]
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 office noted above the application 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 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 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 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 proceedings, should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (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 0056103. Sewage, Noble and Shirley McHugh, 1981 Kimberwick Road, Media, PA 19063-1948.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence STP in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to a Tributary to Ridley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .0005 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056081. Sewage, Jones & McKissock, Inc. (Wycombe Inn), P. O. Box 204, Wycombe, PA 18980.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wycombe Inn Restaurant in Wrightstown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Mill 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 1,750 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042978. Sewage, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, P. O. Box 103, Washington Crossing, PA 18977-0103.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Washington Crossing Historic Park Upper Plant in Solebury Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 mgd, based on an average flow of .025 are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0053015. Sewage, Joseph F. Werner, 1007 Route 313, Perkasie, PA 18944.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Country Place Restaurant in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to UNT to Three Mile Run 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 4,320 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine (0--3 years) monitor/report monitor/report (4--5 years) 0.16 0.38 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4.0 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, (570) 826-2553.PA 0063045. Industrial waste, SIC: 2013, Penthouse Meat Company, 270 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater sewage into the South Branch of Tunkhannock in Scott Township, Lackawanna County.
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 a design flow of 0.008 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 270 540 Total Suspended Solids 326 652 Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 60.0 120.0 150.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 180.0 360.0 450.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 400/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times 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 0020800. SIC: 4952, Municipal Authority of White Deer Township, P. O. Box 90, West Milton, PA 17886.
This proposed action is to amend the NPDES permit and make the NPDES permit consistent with the Water Quality Management Part II permit for the treatment plant rerate. The discharge of treated sewage is at the existing location on unnamed tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River (locally known as Dog Run) in White Deer Township, Union 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton, PA, 3 miles below the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on the existing design flow of 0.6 mgd, are:
Concentrations (mg/l) Discharge Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Cl2 Residual monitor monitor CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 2.5 3.8 5.0 (11-1 to 5-31) 7.5 11 15 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 Other Conditions: None.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0113948. SIC: 4952, Department of Corrections--Quehanna Camp, P. O. Box 598, Camp Hill, PA 17001-0598.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Marks Run in Karthaus Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 PA American Water Company, 100 miles below the discharge, on the West Branch Susquehanna River at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum pH (std units) 6.0--9.0 at all times CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Suspended Solids (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Total Cl2 Residual* monitor and report 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 Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0208558. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Shamokin Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 64, Paxinos, PA 17860.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Lick Creek in Shamokin Township, Northumberland 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 Shamokin Dam Municipal Water Authority located at Shamokin Dam.
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 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual 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 0035602. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design, P. O. Box 3060, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3060.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Beaver Run in Liberty Township, Montour 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority located approximately 15 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.007 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 75 150 (11-1 to 5-31) report Total Nitrogen report Total 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 0035599. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Design, P. O. Box 3060, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3060.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Beaver Run in Liberty Township, Montour 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority located approximately 15 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.007 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 75 150 (11-1 to 5-31) report Total Nitrogen report Total 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 0208736. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Mountain Top Area Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 275, Snow Shoe, PA 16874.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Black Moshannon Creek in Snow Shoe Township, Centre 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 0.038 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 report 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0032271. Sewage, DCNR--Bureau of State Parks, Keystone State Park, R. R. 2, Box 101, Derry, PA 15627.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Keystone State Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as McCune Run, directly below Keystone Lake, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks located on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.075 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.0 4.0 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) 0.1 0.2 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The applicant also proposes to discharge treated water treatment plant backwash wastewater to Keystone Lake in Derry Township, Westmoreland County. Keystone Lake is classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.01 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids 30 60 Iron 2 4 Manganese 1 2 Aluminum 4 8 pH 6--9 at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.5 1.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0040843. Sewage, Lutheran Camp Association, Inc., P. O. Box 245, Jennerstown, PA 15547.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Camp Sequanota Sewage Treatment Plant in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Pickings Run, which are classified as a high quality-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 Jennerstown Borough Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 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) 6.5 13.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 19.5 39.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 1.0 2.5 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042242. Sewage, Sewickley Hills--Kilbuck Run Sanitary Authority, P. O. Box 283, Sewickley, PA 15143.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Sewickley Hills--Kilbuck Run STP in Sewickley Hills Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Kilbuck 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 Midland Borough Water Authority.
Outfall 001: relocated discharge, expanded design flow of 0.04 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 3.8 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.9 8.8 11.8 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 .13 .31 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093335. Sewage, Louis and Ilona Yenich, 105 Hutchinson Road, Apt. No. 1, West Newton, PA 15089-3063.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from D. Fox's Family Diner 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 Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0025 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) 3.5 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21.0 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) .83 1.9 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0094382. Sewage, Greensburg--Salem School District, 11 Park Street, Greensburg, PA 15601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Metzgar Elementary School STP in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Loyalhanna Lake, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0022 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) 25 50 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 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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