NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 4362]
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 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 comment 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 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 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 Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. 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 0057711. Industrial waste, Plotts Oil, Inc., 462 Main Street, P. O. Box 130, Royersford, PA 19468.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from oil-water separator in East Vincent Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to 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 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.
PA 0057797. Sewage, Gladys L. Amspacher, 1502 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown, PA 18927.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Amspacher residence in Hilltown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Neshaminy 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 600 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report 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 0057665. Sewage, Sun Company, Inc. (R and M), Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system in West Brandywine Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to West Branch Brandywine 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 8,600 gpd and a social or economic justification approval are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Ethylbenzene monitor/report monitor/report Toluene monitor/report monitor/report Total Xylene monitor/report monitor/report Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0100617. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, G K N Sinter Metals, Inc., R. R. 2, Box 47, Emporium, PA 15834-9740.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of noncontact cooling water to West Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron 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 0.03 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Temperature °F May 1--15 87 May 16--31 91 June 1--15 79 June 16--30 83 July 1--31 77 August 1--31 75 September 1--15 71 September 15--30 67 October 1--15 62 October 16--31 58 November 1--15 77 November 16--30 52 December 1--April 30 report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114138. SIC: 4952, Athens Township Sewer Authority, 379 Pennsylvania Avenue, Sayre, PA 18840-2825.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of 0.0165 mgd of treated sewage to Chemung River in Athens Township, Bradford 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 assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania-New York border located 0.1 river mile downstream on the Chemung River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0165 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 8 12 16 TRC 1.0 2.3 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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0045942. SIC: 5171, Coastal Oil New York, Inc., front of 5th Street, Bayonne, NY 07002.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing stormwater and oil/water separator discharge to unnamed tributary of West Branch Susquehanna River in Armstrong Township, Lycoming 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 Pennsylvania-American Water Company located at Milton 25 river miles downstream.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits for these stormwater related discharges are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbon monitor/report Other Conditions: none
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0228117. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Mary Leonard, R. D. 1, Box 215, Grampian, PA 16838.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Bilger Run in Bloom Township, Clearfield 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 GUP Generation Corporation located at Shawville.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.065 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 9-30) 2.7 5.4 (10-1 to 5-31) 8 16 Total Cl2 Residual 0.3 0.6 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 0027430. Sewage, City of Jeannette Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 168, Jeannette, PA 15644.
This amendment is for the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Jeannette Wastewater Treatment Plant in the City of Jeannette, Westmoreland County; subsequent to the issuance of the NPDES renewal permit on June 27, 1996, the Authority has removed their chlorine disinfection process and replaced it with ultraviolet disinfection.
The following effluent limitations change is proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Brush 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company Becks Run intake.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 3.3 mgd.
The existing effluent limitations for Total Residual Chlorine will be removed from the permit.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0027626. Sewage, Kiski Valley Water Pollution Control Authority, 1200 Pine Run Road, Leechburg, PA 15656.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kiski Valley Sewage Treatment Plant in Allegheny Township, 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority--Freeport.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 7 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) 40,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.8 2.5 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0095991. Sewage, Sunshine Estate, 1526 Independence Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425.
This application is for renewal and transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Sunshine Estate Personal Care Home STP in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Opossum 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, McKeesport Plant on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.004375 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) 17 34 (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) 6,000/100 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 0096521. Sewage, DCNR--Bureau of State Parks, P. O. Box 8551, 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ohiopyle State Park Boaters Change House STP in Stewart Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Meadow 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 North Fayette County Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: expansion discharge, design flow of 0.01 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 15 30 Suspended Solids 10 20 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 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0097012. Sewage, Thomas Gordon, Gordon's Mobile Home Park, 132 Office Drive, Stoystown, PA 15563.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Gordon's Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Quemahoning Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Higgins 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 Manufacturer's Water Company located on the Quemahoning Reservoir.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 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) 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 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110663, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Cresson, P. O. Box 75, Cresson, PA 16630-0075.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Cresson Sewage Treatment Plant in Cresson Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations, effective when the treatment facility is expanded and operational, are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Little Conemaugh River (known locally as Laurel 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks.
Outfall 001: expanded discharge, design flow of 1.5 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.9 2.5 3.5 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.5 3.5 5 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 0.01 0.04 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Copper 11.5 ug/l 23 ug/l 29 ug/l Lead 3.2 ug/l 6.4 ug/l 8 ug/l Zinc 75 ug/l 150 ug/l 188 ug/l Dichlorobromomethane 0.34 ug/l 0.68 ug/l 0.85 ug/l The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0216836. Sewage, Mon View Mining Company, P. O. Box 606, New Eagle, PA 15607.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mathies Mine Preparation Plant STP in Union Township, Washington 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.
Outfall 013: existing discharge, design flow of .003 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) 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 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.PA 0101851. Sewage. Sisters of the Humility of Mary, P. O. Box 906, Villa Maria, PA 16155.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Coffee Run in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water 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/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority (Eastvale Plant) intake on the Beaver River located in Eastvale, approximately 29 miles below point of discharge.
Outfall No. 001
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are: Interim Limits
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 13 27 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 Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times. pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
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