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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 1879]
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 standard 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 to 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 0051951. Sewage, David Chapman, 51 Grays Lane, Elverson, PA 19520.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence treatment plant in Warwick Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary of French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses, high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 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 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 0057983. Sewage, Paul and Carole Sabatine, 1344 Old Route 17, Windsor, NY 13865.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Sabatine Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Lower Frederick Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to a dry swale tributary to Goshenhoppen 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 500 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0057991. Sewage, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Rothstein sewage treatment plant located in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge 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 3,000 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3 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 EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2511.PA 0047325. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Pennsylvania Power and Light Company, Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater cooling water sewage and stormwater into the Susquehanna River in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Danville Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits are as follows:
Outfall 070--S-2 Sedimentation Pond--stormwater only. There are no limitations for this discharge.
Outfall 071--Cooling tower blowdown (7.93 mgd).
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Free Available Chlorine .20 .50 Total Chromium .20 Total Zinc 1.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Neither Free Available Chlorine nor total residual chlorine may be discharged from any unit for more than 2 hours in any one day and not more than one unit in any plant may discharge free available or total residual chlorine at any one time unless the utility can demonstrate to the Regional Administrator or State that the units in a particular location cannot operate at or below this level of chlorination.
Outfall 072--Service and Administration Building Low Volume Waste Sump
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 30.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 073--Unit I Turbine Building Low Volume Waste Sump
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 30.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 074--Unit 2 Turbine Building Low Volume Waste Sump
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 30.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 075--Peach Stand Pond
Stormwater only. There are no limitations for this discharge.
Outfall 079--Sewage Treatment Plant (.08 mgd)
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 080--C-1 Pond
Stormwater only. There are no limitations for this discharge.
Outfall 171--Radwaste Treatment
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 Outfall 371--Neutralization Basin
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 Outfall 571--Circulating Water Pumphouse Sump
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 For Outfall 071, except for Total Zinc and Total Chromium, there shall be no detectable levels of the remaining priority pollutants in this discharge due to the addition of chemicals for cooling tower maintenance.
There shall be no discharge of Polychlorinated BiPhenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.
The pH of all discharges, except once through cooling water, shall be within the range of 6.0 to 9.0.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0063894-A1. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Minersville, 2 East Sunbury Street, Minersville, PA 17954.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated/process wastewater into Dyer Run Reservoir in Cass Township, Schuylkill County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
This permit amendment lowers the pH effluent limitation. This is an existing discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.110 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH (Effluent)* within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.* pH (Influent) monitoring and report *If the intake pH is less than 6.0, the minimum pH limit shall be the intake pH.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3666.PA 0115304. SIC: 4952, Litchfield Township Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 144-J, Sayre, PA 18840.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Satterlee Creek in Litchfield Township, Bradford 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA/NY border located approximately 10 miles below the discharge on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.001 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Free Chlorine Residual Monitor Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 su at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035777. Sewerage and industrial waste, SIC: 3399, Hoeganaes Corp., 1001 Taylors Lane, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit for existing discharges of treated sewage and noncontact cooling water and proposed discharge of treated backwash wastewater to unnamed tributaries of Muddy Run in Delaware Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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.
Outfall 001 Sewage
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.011 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) no limit no limit Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Cl2 Residual1 1.01 2.31 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 to 9.0 at all times 1 Effective February 1, 2002
Outfall 002 Noncontact Cooling Water
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0085 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Temperature 110°F Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 003 Backwash Wastewater
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.009 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 30 60 Total Iron 2 4 Total Manganese 1 2 Total Copper 0.118 0.184 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0094111. Sewage, Rimco Properties, Inc., 772 Pine Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239-2841.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wellington Estates Mobile Home Park STP in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an 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 County Municipal Authority on Beaver Run Reservoir.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Nitrite-Nitrate 10 20 Phosphorus 2 4 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 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096903. Sewage, G & G Mobile Home Sales, 23 Oakridge Heights Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Hidden Valley Estates MHP STP in Robinson Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Little Raccoon Creek, 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 Midland Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .009 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) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 15,000/100 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 0204048. Sewage, Conemaugh Township Municipal Water and Sewer Authority, R. D. 1, Box 206, Saltsburg, PA 15681.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Tunnelton STP in Conemaugh Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Conemaugh 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0095 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 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) 50,000/100 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 0216224. Sewage, Richard Prostejovsky, 1083 Manor Drive, Ebensburg, PA 15931.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Prostejovsky Single Residence STP in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of North Branch Little Conemaugh River, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 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 monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0218235. Sewage, Russell W. Smith, 101 Spruce Hill Lane, Fombell, PA 16123.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Smith SRSTP in Marion Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Connoquenessing Creek, 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of .004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 30 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 monitor and report 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 0222861. Industrial waste, SIC: 2493. Temple Inland Forest Products Corp., R. R. 1, Box 268, Hutchins Road, Kane, PA 16735-9305.
This application is for a new NPDES Permit, to discharge Group 1 Stormwater to Seven Mile Run in Sergeant Township, McKean County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: HQ-CWF, 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 American Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 66 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Ammonia-Nitrogen XX Oil and Grease XX Chemical Oxygen Demand XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX pH XX XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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