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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1440

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 4566]

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 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 (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 0051420.  Industrial waste, Petron Oil Corporation, One Ward Street, Chester, PA 19016.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from Petron Oil Corporation (Chester Terminal) in the City of Chester, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River (Zone 4).

   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:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report

   Other Requirements:

   1.  DMR to PADEP and DRBC

   2.  Ownership Transfer

   3.  Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff

   4.  Monitoring and Reporting

   5.  PPC Plan Requirements

   6.  Other Wastewaters

   7.  Definitions

   8.  TMDL/WLA Analysis

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0046876.  Industrial waste, Philadelphia Gas Works, 800 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the 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 MP101, based on an average flow of 0.0037 are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Effluent Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Influent Temperaturemonitormonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater discharge from Outfall 001 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjedahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Fecal Coliformmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   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 0011134.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3674, Lucent Technologies, Inc., 555 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, noncontact cooling water into Spring Run, a tributary to Lehigh River in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.

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

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 4.07 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)2,2002,750
Oil and Grease1530
Total Suspended Solids3060
Temperature110°F
pH6.0--9.0 std. units at all times

   Monitoring Point 101

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Toxic Organics (TTO)1.37
Total Fluoride17.432.0
pH6.0--9.0 std. units at all times

   Monitoring Point 201

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Cyanidemonitor and report

   Outfall 002

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 1.11 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pH6.0--9.0 std. units at all times

   Other Conditions:  Chemical additives requirements, total toxics organic conditions.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0063274, (Amendment No. 1).  Sewerage, Brian Guinane, R. R. 1, P. O. Box 1531, Hallstead, PA 18822.

   This proposed action is for renewal and amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Rhiney Creek in Liberty Township, Susquehanna 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the New York-Pennsylvania State Border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0000892-A1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3356, Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, 4350 Northern Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15146.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated water from the groundwater remediation system in Derry Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Conemaugh River, 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 Saltsburg Water Authority, located at Saltsburg, 17 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 301:  new discharge, design flow of 0.028 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1530
Trichloroethene0.0720.144
Dissolved Iron7.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028126.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated stormwater from Hays Mine Station in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Becks 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 West View Municipal Authority, located at Ohio River Mile 4.9, 9.0 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 1.3 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Aluminum4.08.0
Iron2.04.0
Manganese1.02.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0030457.  Sewage, Forbes Trail Mobile Home Park and Thorn Run Estates, 100 Forbes Trail Drive, Export, PA 15632-9614.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Forbes Trail Mobile Home Park and Thorn Run Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Thorn 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 Westmoreland Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.031 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Phosphorus24
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
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0096091.  Sewage, Aleppo Township Authority, P. O. Box 81, Sewickley, PA 15143-0081.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the I-79 North Sewage Treatment Plant in Aleppo Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an Unnamed Tributary of Kilbuck 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 Arco Chemical Company BV Plant.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)34.56
   (11-1 to 4-30)913.518
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)0.40.9
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 4 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0096938.  Sewage, Paul M. Golobic, R. D. 1, Box 640, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Silver Dolphin Mobile Home Park STP in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary of Little Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .01065 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.44.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)5.010.0
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)0.250.58
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6 mg/l
pHnot 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 0004898.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3089, Loranger Manufacturing Corporation, P. O. Box 948, Warren, PA 16365.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge NCCW, boiler blowdown, compressor condensate, TowerClean backwash and ultrasonic wastewater to the Allegheny River in the City of Warren, Warren 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 96 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.000312 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   XX--monitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0004995.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3241, Armstrong Cement and Supply Corporation.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste to Rough Run in Winfield Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  HW-TSF, 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 New Kensington Municipal Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Kensington, approximately 25 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.023 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
(MO) Flow (mgd)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)76,000/100 ml
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)816
   (11-1 to 4-30)2448
Total Residual Chlorine*1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 002/003

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
These discharges shall consist of stormwater runoff only.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.171 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 004

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
(MO) Flow (mgd)XX
TSSXX
Iron (T)XX
Manganese (T)XX
Temperature (°F)
   January 1--3163
   February 1--2961.4
   March 1--31XX
   April 1--30XX
   May 1--31XX
   June 1--15XX
   June 16--3082.6
   July 1--3175.6
   August 1--31XX
   September 1--30XX
   October 1--1584
   October 16--3176.5
   November 1--1573.6
   November 16--3062.7
   December 1--3157.7
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 005

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
This discharge shall consist of groundwater discharges only (under high water table conditions).
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.7582 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 010

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
Fe (T)XX
ManganeseXX
TSSXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.317 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 011

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
Fe (T)XX
ManganeseXX
TSSXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.317 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 012

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
TSSXX
Iron (T)XX
Manganese (T)XX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0103446.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, Superior Greentree Landfill, Inc., 635 Toby Road, Kersey, PA 15846.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge from a municipal waste landfill, septage nonhazardous liquid waste, truck wash, shower room wastewater and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Bear Run and Little Toby Creek in Fox Township, Elk 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 Western PA Water Company on the Clarion River located approximately 40 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.05328 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
CBOD5100200250
Total Suspended Solids100200250
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)204050
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)22,400/100 ml
Aluminum0.2750.550.69
Total Iron3.57.08.8
Manganese1.02.02.5
Cadmium0.0270.0540.067
Lead0.180.360.45
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 11, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8 and P10

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Oil and Grease
pH
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Total Organic
Carbon (TOC)
Total Barium
Total Cadmium
Total Chromium
Total Lead
Total Mercury
Total Magnesium
Dissolved Magnesium
Total Selenium
Total Silver
Ammonia
Total Arsenic
Total Cyanide
Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen
Dissolved Iron

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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