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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 828]
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 0043974. Sewage, Valley Forge Sewer Authority, 333 Pawling Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460-2656.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Valley Forge Sewer Authority WWTP in Schuylkill Township, Chester 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 001, based on an average flow of 9.4 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 20.0 40.0 Total Residual Chlorine (years 1 and 2) monitor/report monitor/report (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9.4 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Mercury 0.3 0.6 0.75 Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report monitor/report Free Cyanide monitor/report monitor/report Total Arsenic monitor/report monitor/report Total Cadmium monitor/report monitor/report Hexavalent Chromium monitor/report monitor/report Total Selenium monitor/report monitor/report Total Silver monitor/report monitor/report The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0024376. Sewage, Borough of Boyertown, 100 South Washington Street, Boyertown, PA 19512.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to 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 0.75 mgd are as follows:
Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 (average weekly) 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 (average weekly) 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 (average weekly) 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.6 3.2 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.8 9.6 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 1.0 1.5 (3--5 years) 0.034 0.11 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Copper (4--5 years) 0.0014 0.028 0.035 Lead (4--5 years) 0.0047 0.0098 0.012 Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report monitor/report Chloroform monitor/report monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report monitor/report Copper (0--4 years) monitor/report monitor/report Lead (0--4 years) monitor/report monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0051888. Sewage, Howard Elliot, 73 Valley Drive, Furlong, PA 18925.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Elliot residence small flow treatment plant in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to the 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 500 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 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report 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 0042617. Industrial waste, Uniform Tubes, Inc., 200 W. 7th Avenue, P. O. Box 26992, Collegeville, PA 19426-0992.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water, treated groundwater and stormwater runoff from Uniform Tubes, Inc. in Trappe Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to the Perkiomen 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 emergency discharge of once-through noncontact cooling water at a flow of 0.144 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, from permit issuance through completion of air stripper modifications, based on an average flow of 0.108 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Trichloroethylene 0.010 0.020 0.025 Chromium, Hexavalent 0.009 0.018 0.023 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, from the completion of air stripper modifications through the startup of Phase I GWCU, based on an average flow of 0.108 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Trichloroethylene 0.005 0.010 0.013 Chromium, Hexavalent 0.009 0.018 0.023 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, from the startup of Phase I GWCU through expiration, based on an average flow of 0.108 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Trichloroethylene 0.005 0.010 0.013 Chromium, Hexavalent 0.0064 0.013 0.016 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, based on an average storm event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Effluent Guideline Pollutants monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report Total Phosphorous monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0061905. Sewerage, SIC, Sun Company, Inc., 10 Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Stony Creek in Penn Forest Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .04 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st Month--36th Month) monitor and report monitor and report (37th Month--Expiration) .3 .7 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0060097. Sewerage, Pennsylvania American Water Company, Pocono Country Place Development, 800 West Hershey Park Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into East Branch of Dresser Run in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 City of Hazleton on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 1.25 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.0 14.0 NO3-N 11.0 22.0 Phosphorous as P 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 7.0 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine nondetectable The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0041742. Sewerage, Nazareth Borough Municipal Authority, 872 Tatamy Road, P. O. Box A, Nazareth, PA 18064.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Schoeneck Creek in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County.
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 a design flow of 1.30 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 22.5 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 37.5 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6.0 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st Month--36th Month) monitor and report (37th Month--Expiration) 0.30 1.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0052833. Industrial waste, SIC: 3369, Excelsior Brass Works, June Avenue, Blandon, PA 19510-0140.
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 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 0.0061 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 pH 6--9 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for stormwater are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Aluminum monitor and report Zinc monitor and report CBOD monitor and report COD monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report pH monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Lead monitor and report Chromium monitor and report Copper monitor and report Cadmium monitor and report Arsenic monitor and report Iron monitor 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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.PA 0033251. SIC: 4952, Riviera Sewer Company of Pennsylvania, Inc., Treasure Lake Mini Mall No. 4, DuBois, PA 15801-9010.
This proposed action is for renewal of an existing NPDES permit for a discharge of treated sewage to Narrows Creek in Sandy Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purposes of modeling for fluoride and nitrate/nitrite, the nearest downstream potable water supply intake is on Redbank Creek at Hawthorn. This intake is 40 river miles downstream, therefore, no limits are necessary.
Outfall 001: The proposed effluent limits (until new west side STP goes on line) at 0.74 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9.0 Total Chlorine Residual monitor monitor Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times 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 The proposed effluent limits (after the new west side STP goes on line) at 0.74 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9.0 Total Chlorine Residual 0.18 0.58 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times 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:
1. Total Residual Chlorine
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0060232. SIC: 4952, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers--Baltimore District, R. R. 1, Box 65, Tioga, PA 16946-9733.
This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge (Tompkins Recreation Area) of treated sewage to Cowanesque Lake in Lawrence Township, Tioga 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 the Pennsylvania/New York state line.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Ammonia Nitrogen 15 30 Total Phosphorous 2.0 4.0 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 0111902. Industrial waste, SIC: 2023, Dietrich's Milk Products LLC, P. O. Box 102, Middlebury Center, PA 16935.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of noncontact cooling water and treated industrial wastewater to Catlin Hollow Run in Middlebury Township, Tioga 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 assumed to be located at PA/NY border.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.036 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum BOD5 20 40 50 Temperature The discharge shall not increase the temperature of receiving stream by more than
2°F in any 1-hour period.pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 002
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.150 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum BOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 50 100 125 62.6 125 (11-1 to 4-30) 110 220 275 138 275 TSS 110 220 275 138 275 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11 13 6.9 13.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 13 26 32 16.3 32.5 Total Phosphorus 10 20 25 12.5 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 Total Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0021814. SIC: 4952, Mansfield Municipal Authority, 19 East Wellsboro Street, Mansfield, PA 16933.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Tioga River in Borough of Mansfield, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 projected downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is at Lawrenceville located on the Tioga River at the PA-NY border.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 1.0 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Weekly Maximum pH (std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual* 0.5 1.6 *-limit effective 3 years after permit effective date, until then monitor and
reportFecal 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:
(1) Combined Sewer Overflow Control Condition
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021652. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Kreamer Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 220, Kreamer, PA 17833-0220.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Middle Creek in Middlecreek Township, Snyder 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.09 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PAS 806104. Industrial waste, SIC: 4213, Con-Way Central Express, 736 Cooper Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater from Johnstown Facility, West Taylor Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Wildcat Run and Laurel Run, classified as a high quality-cold 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 Cokesburg Boro Water Department, located at Cokesburg Reservoir, 4.5 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge by this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge by this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge by this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is in effect.
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