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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1631

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 4975]

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 accommodations 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 0053201.  Sewage, RoyAnn Diner, 1318 Route 309, Sellersville, PA 18960.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the RoyAnn Diner STP in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Threemile Run.

   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 4,500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Phosphorus (as P)0.51.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Years 1 and 2)monitor/reportmonitor/report
   (Years 3, 4 and 5)0.51.2
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0021636.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Borough of Fleetwood, 110 West Arch Street, Suite 104, Fleetwood, PA 19522.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Willow Creek, in Richmond Township, Berks 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 Pottstown Borough 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 0.61 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)152230
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.5XXX5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.5XXX15
Total Zinc0.159XXX0.318
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim)monitor and reportXXXXXX
   (Final)0.24XXX0.77
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,100/100 ml as a geometric average

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0085065.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, Process Recovery Corporation, 2909 Windmill Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Schuylkill River, in Cumru Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery-migratory fishery, 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 Water Authority located in Pottstown. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.048 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowreportreportXXX
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times
Total IronreportreportXXX
Total Dissolved Solids1,0002,0002,500
Total Suspended Solids100200250
Total Mercury0.0080.016XXX
Total AluminumreportreportXXX
Total BoronreportreportXXX
Total CopperreportreportXXX
BOD5100200t   XXX
Color (P.C.)XXX100XXX

   Stormwater sampling requirements have been included for Outfall 002.

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0053091.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2033, Giorgio Foods, Inc., P. O. Box 96, Temple, PA 19560.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Willow Creek, in Maidencreek Township, Berks 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 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 0.5 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and reportXXX
pH6.0--9.0 at all times
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Dissolved Solids1,0002,0002,500
Total Residual Chlorine0.53XXX1.73
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
CBOD5204050
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 9-30)61215
   (10-1 to 4-30)183640
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200XXXXXX
   (10-1 to 4-30)6,300XXXXXX
Color (P.C.)XXX100100
Temperatureas required each month

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.5 mgd are:

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

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0080195.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3321 and 3322, Supply Sales Company, 1411 Lancaster Avenue, Columbia, PA 17512.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Shawnee Run, in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in West Hempfield Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for design flow of 0.15 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids3161
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)367.5
   (11-1 to 4-30)91822.5
Temperature
   (5-1 to 10-31)75°F daily average
   (11-1 to 4-30)100°F daily average
Oil and Grease1530
Total Cadmium0.0040.0080.01
Total Copper0.0480.0960.12
Total Lead0.0170.0340.043
Total Nickel0.641.281.6
Total Silver0.0190.0380.048
Total Zinc0.300.60.75
pH6.0--10.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.014 mgd are:

AverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
Temperature
   (5-1 to 10-31)75°F daily average
   (4-1 to 4-30)100°F daily average
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, 004, 102 and 200 for stormwater.

Maximum
ParameterDaily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor
Chemical Oxygen Demandmonitor
Oil and Greasemonitor
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor
Phosphorusmonitor
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor
Dissolved Ironmonitor
pHmonitor
Total Cadmiummonitor
Total Chromiummonitor
Total Coppermonitor
Total Leadmonitor
Total Nickelmonitor
Total Silvermonitor
Total Zincmonitor
Total Cyanidemonitor

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0060623.  Sewerage, Silver Lake Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 1975, Brackney, PA 18812.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary to Little Rhiney Creek in Silver Lake 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is at the Pennsylvania-New York State border.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.042 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.87.6
   (11-1 to 4-30)11.422.8
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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.30.7

   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 0228133.  Industrial waste, SIC:  7542, PA Department of Transportation, 1924-30 Daisy Street, P. O. Box 342, Clearfield, PA 16830.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek in Lumber Township, Cameron County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking, 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 0.0005 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Oil and Grease1530
Benzenereport
Toluenereport
Ethylbenzenereport
Total Xylenesreport
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 0216461.  Sewage, Consolidation Coal Company, P. O. Box 100, Osage, WV 26543.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Dilworth Mine Bathhouse Sewage Treatment Plant in Rices Landing Borough, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the 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 Tri County Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
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)1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0216470.  Sewage, Consolidation Coal Company, P. O. Box 100, Osage, WV 26543.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Consolidation Coal Company Dilworth Mine Airshaft No. 3 Bathhouse STP in Jefferson Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary to Pumpkin 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 Tri County Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.93.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.95.8
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
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.0180.042
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 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 0221449.  Sewage. Municipal Authority of Buffalo Township, 707 South Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16055.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Buffalo Creek in Buffalo Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  trout stocked 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 considered during the evaluation is Clearview Water Supply Company on the Allegheny River located at river mile 24.27 and is located 7.75 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.41 mgd, are:

AverageWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)8.517
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)1,100/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0102598.  Sewage. One Land Corporation, P. O. Box 222, Valencia, PA 16059.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary of Glade Run in Middlesex Township, Butler 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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 20 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.009 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS1020
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0104451.  Industrial waste, Erie Forge and Steel, Inc., 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16502.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water to Cascade Creek in the City of Erie, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for warm water and migratory 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 Lake Erie.

   The proposed effluent limits, based on an average design flow of 0.056 mgd, are:

   Outfall 001

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximum
Total Suspended Solids1845
Oil and Grease1530
Phosphorus as P1.0
Copper0.0310.0620.077
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall 003 is identified as a stormwater outfall.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0100927.  Sewage, R. B. Food, Drink and Lodging, Inc., 7860 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from a tavern and restaurant to Trout Run in Fairview Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for 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 Lake Erie, which is approximately 3.3 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Fecal Coliform
   (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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0222941.  Sewage. Marlan A., Jr. and Sherry L. Jones, 13385 Denny Road, Meadville, PA 16335.

   This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Watson Run in Hayfield Township, Crawford County. This is a new 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 City of Franklin and French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 40 miles below point of discharge.

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