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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1919

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 5845]

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 0050989.  Sewage, Frederick Mennonite Community, P. O. Box 498, Frederick, PA 19435-0498.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Frederick Mennonite Community WWTP in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to West Swamp 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 25,000 gpd from permit issuance lasting through completion of WWTP upgrade are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1530
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)12.024.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)1.02.0
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.0
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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 49,900 gpd from completion of WWTP upgrade lasting through expiration 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)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 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Conditions for future permit modification.

   Effective disinfection.

  

   PA 0057878.  Sewage, Kevan Price, 1219 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Price residence SR STP in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Ridge Valley 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 500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)3.06.0
Nitrate and Nitrite (as N)
   (7-1 to 10-31)1020
Total Residual Chlorinenot detectable instantaneous minimum
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen3.0 min. at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

  

   PA 0050377.  Industrial waste, Lonza, Inc., 900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   This application is for renewal and expansion of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from a fine chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River by way of Matsunk Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from issuance through completion of plant expansion, based on an average flow of 60,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5
   (3-1 to 10-31)1,0202,0402,550
   (11-1 to 2-28)9001,8002,250
TSS100200250
COD9,84219,68424,605
TDS17,50035,00043,750
NH3-N
   (3-1 to 10-31)2050
   (11-1 to 2-28)50125
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Color100
Total Cyanide1.93.84.8
N-Nitrosodimethylaminemonitormonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from completion of plant expansion through September 20, 2001, based on an average flow of 80,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5
   (3-1 to 10-31)1,0202,0402,550
   (11-1 to 2-28)9001,8002,250
TSS100200250
COD7,38214,76318,454
TDS17,50035,00043,750
NH3-N
   (3-1 to 10-31)2050
   (11-1 to 2-28)50125
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Color100
Total Cyanide1.93.84.8
N-Nitrosodimethylaminemonitormonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from September 21, 2001 through expiration, based on an average flow of 80,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5
   (3-1 to 10-31)1,0202,0402,550
   (11-1 to 2-28)9001,8002,250
TSS100200250
COD8561,6752,140
TDS17,50035,00043,750
NH3-N
   (3-1 to 10-31)2050
   (11-1 to 2-28)50125
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Color100
Total Cyanide1.93.84.8
N-Nitrosodimethylamine0.0080.0160.02
Acetone0.20.5
Acetonitrile10.225
N-Amyl Acetate0.51.3
Amyl Alcohol4.110
Benzene0.020.05
N-Butyl Acetate0.51.3
Chlorobenzene0.060.15--
Chloroform0.010.02--
O-Dichlorobenzene0.060.15--
1, 2-Dichloroethane0.10.4--
Diethylamine102250--
Dimethyl Sulfoxide37.591.5--
Ethanol4.110--
Ethyl Acetate0.51.3--
N-Heptane0.020.05--
N-Hexane0.020.03--
Isobutyraldehyde0.51.2--
Ispropyl Acetate0.51.3--
Isopropyl Ether2.68.4--
Methanol4.110--
Methyl Cellosolve40.6100--
Methylene Chloride0.30.9--
Methyl Formate0.51.3--
MIBK0.20.5--
Phenol0.020.05--
Tetrahydrofuran2.68.4--
Toluene0.020.06--
Triethylamine102250--
Xylenes0.010.03--
Isopropanol1.63.9--

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on stormwater from parking lot, roof drains and manufacturing area are as follows:

AverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitormonitor
CODmonitormonitor
Oil and Greasemonitormonitor
pHmonitormonitor
Total Suspended Solidsmonitormonitor
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitormonitor
Total Phosphorusmonitormonitor
Dissolved Ironmonitormonitor
Effluent Guideline Pollutantsmonitormonitor

Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0056421.  Sewage, Warwick Township Water and Sewer Authority, 1733 Township Greene, P. O. Box 315, Jamison, PA 18929.

   This application is for renewal and expansion of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Country Crossing WWTP in Warwick Township, Bucks County. This is an increased discharge to Neshaminy 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 0.32 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.012.0
Nitrate & Nitrate (as N)9.018.0
   (7-1 to 10-31)
Phosphorus (as P)0.751.5
   (4-1 to 10-31)
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 EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0056359.  Sewage, Ralph W. Owens, 208 Neiffer Road, Schwenksville, PA 19423.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single family home in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Mine 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 500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Ammonia (as N)2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0012238.  Industrial waste, Fischer and Porter Company, Warminster, PA 18974.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from the facility in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Pennypack 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 0.108 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Tetrachloroethylene0.0100.015
Trichloroethylene0.0350.053
pHwithin 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 0070475.  Sewerage, Pocono Mountain Lodge, P. O. Box 171, White Haven, PA 18661.

   This proposed action is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Black Creek in Kidder Township, Carbon County.

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

   Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .06 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 6 mg/l at all times
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month through 24th month)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (25th month through expiration)1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0032433.  Sewerage, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming, PA 18644-9333.

   This proposed action is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Abraham's Creek in Lehman Township, Luzerne 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 Danville Borough Water Authority on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.080 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.012.0
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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0063312.  Sewerage, Girardville Area Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 5, Girardville, PA 17935.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Mahanoy Creek in Butler Township, Schuylkill County.

   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 a design flow of .340 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml
pH6 to 9 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month to 24th month)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (25th month to expiration)  1  2

   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 0082937.  Industrial waste, SIC: 2752, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1375 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Little Conestoga Creek, in Lancaster City, 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 Holtwood Power Plant located in Martic Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.7 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperaturemonitor
pH6--9

   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 0088269.  Sewage, SIC: 4952, Quincy Sewer Authority, 7575 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to West Branch Antietam Creek, in Quincy Township, Franklin 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 Brunswick Major and Council located in Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.30 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N14XXX28
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)13,900/100 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 0086312, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, SIC: 4952, James Dorwart (Dorwart Apartments), 1375 Old Quaker Road, Etters, PA 17319.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Bennett Run in Fairview Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Wrightsville Water Supply Company intake located on the Susquehanna River just north of Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids2040
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.012.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,200/100 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.


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

  

   PA 0027481.  Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Pennsylvania Power Company, P. O. Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage and stormwater from the Bruce Mansfield Plant in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River and Little Blue Run, classified as a warm water and trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Midland Borough Water Authority, located at Midland, 6.3 miles below the discharge point.

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