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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1514

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 4646]

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 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 0026964. Amendment No. 2. Sewage, Montgomery County Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 297, 5 River Road, Oaks, PA 19456.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a wastewater treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 9.5 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)152530
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.010.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Fecal Coliform200#/100ml
Dissolved Oxygen5.0 inst. minimum
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Monitoring is required for lead, nickel, phenols, copper, zinc, mercury, silver, arsenic, chromium VI and free cyanide.

   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 0086291, SIC Code 4922, Industrial Waste, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation (Perulack Compressor Station), 5400 Westheimer Court, WO-8A16, Houston, TX 77056.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Lick Run, in Lack Township, Juniata County.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, 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 United Water of Pennsylvania located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.029 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor
pH (s.u.)6.0 to 9.0
Total PCBs0.130.260.32

   Part C includes requirements for WQBELs at or below detection limits.

   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 0082601, SIC Code 6515, Sewage, James Decker Jr. (Hartslog Courts), R. R. 7, Box 919, Altoona, PA 16601.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Crooked Creek, in Porter Township, Huntingdon County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 United Water Company located in Susquehanna Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.045 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
Total Residual Chlorine0.31.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,300/100 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.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 321-6574.

   PA 0113280. SIC 8221, Pennsylvania State University, 101P Office of Physical Plant Building, University Park, PA 16802-1118.

   This proposed action is for a reissued NPDES permit for discharge of treated industrial wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Slab Cabin Run in State College Borough, Centre 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 American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.576 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Alpha Emittersmonitor
Beta Emittersmonitor
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101, based on a design flow of 0.072 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times.

   Other Requirements:  Compliance with U.S. NRC Title 10 CFR Part 20, Standards for Protection Against Radiation.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0023248, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Berwick Municipal Authority, 344 Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603.

   This proposed action is for revoke and reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in the Borough of Berwick, Columbia 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 Danville Municipal Water Authority located at 20 river miles downstream on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 3.7 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5355370
Total Suspended Solids406080
Total Chlorine Residual0.51.6
pH6.0 to 9.0 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

   Outfall 002 through 005--Combined Sewer Overflows--Monitor and Report: Flow, Duration, Frequency.

   Other Conditions:

   (1)  Management and Control of Combined Sewer Overflow

   (2)  Industrial Pretreatment Program

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0022187.  Sewerage, SIC, 4952, Beavertown Municipal Authority, 419 Old Orchard Drive, Beavertown, PA 17813-9707.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Luphers Run in Beavertown Borough and Kern Run in Beaver Township, Snyder County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, 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 approximately 50 river miles downstream.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits for the existing sewage treatment plant based on a design flow of 0.144 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-N
   (6-1 to 10-31)71014
Total Cl2 Residualreport
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
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for the new sewage treatment plant, based on a design flow of 0.16 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-N
   (6-1 to 10-31)152230
Total Cl2 Residual0.501.6
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
pH6.0 to 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 0005037-A1, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4911, EME Homer City Generation LP, 18101 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1700, Irvine, CA 92612-1046.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the flue gas desulfurization wastewater plant in Center Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Blacklick Creek, 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) in Saltsburg Municipal Water Authority, located at Saltsburg, 28 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 027: new discharge, design flow of 0.179 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids30100
CBOD52550
Oil and Grease1520
Temperature (°F)110
Beryllium0.81.6
Lead0.10.2
Mercury0.0020.004
Selenium0.81.6
Boronmonitor and report
MBASmonitor and report
Osmotic Pressuremonitor and report
Sulfatemonitor and report
TDSmonitor and report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0006335. Industrial Waste, SIC, 3317, Koppel Steel Corporation, 23rd and Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and untreated stormwater from the Ambridge Plant in Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of the Ohio 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 Midland Water Authority, located at Midland, PA, 17.2 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.12 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solids125.64335.031540
Oil and Grease83.7510
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfalls 002 and 003: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
The discharge from these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater
runoff only.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0217905-A1. Industrial Waste, SIC, 4941, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Oakmont, P. O. Box 73, 721 Allegheny Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Hulton Treatment Plant in Oakmont Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Allegheny River and Falling Springs Run, classified as warm water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Fox Chapel Authority, located at 255 Alpha Drive, RIDC Industrial Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 2.6 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 002: new discharge, design flow of 0.15 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.25
Aluminum4.08.0
Iron2.04.0
Manganese1.02.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Outfall 003: new discharge, design flow of 0.15 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.25
Aluminum4.08.0
Iron2.04.0
Manganese1.02.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   PA 0216879.  Sewage, Calandrella's, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 320, Avonmore, PA 15618.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Calandrella's Restaurant STP in Bell Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Wolford 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, Freeport Plant, on the Allegheny River.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0048 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521.0
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 Chlorine0.51.2
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0218600. Sewage, Arthur Leonard, 310 Spang Road, Baden, PA 15005.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Leonard Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Middlecreek Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Laurel Hill Creek, 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: Ohiopyle Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of .0004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
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 Chlorine0.51.0
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 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 0104299.  Sewage. Lutherlyn Camp & Retreat Center, P. O. Box 355, Prospect, PA 16052-0355.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to Semiconon Run in Connoquenessing Township, Butler 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 the Harmony Borough Water intake on Little Connoquenessing Creek located in Harmony Borough, approximately 10.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0155 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Total Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)24
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)714
   (11-1 to 4-30)2142
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)5,800/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Final Limits)0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0221783.  Sewage. Crystal Springs Mobile Home Park, P. O. Box 145, Forestville, PA 16035.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to McDonald Run in Mercer Township, Butler 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 the Camp Alegheny-Salvation Army intake on Slippery Rock Creek located at Camp Allegheny, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0195 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)6.513
   (11-1 to 4-30)19.539
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 Chlorine0.51.2
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0032913.  Sewage. Scenic Mobile Home Park, 524 W. Locust Street, Woodstock, VA 22664.

   This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Brush Run in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fish, 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 Sharpsville Municipal Water Authority on the Shenango River located at river mile 32.6 and is located 4.8 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.02000 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515
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 Chlorine
   (Interim)monitor and report
   (Final)0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0103934.  Sewage. The Well (Restaurant/Tavern), R. D. 1, Ridgway, PA 15853.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Elk Creek in Ridgway 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 the Western Pennsylvania Water Company on the Clarion River located at Clarion, approximately 65 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .002 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.5
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges

    


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDESFacility NameCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0034001Bedford Materials Co. Inc.
P. O. Box 657
Bedford, PA 15522
Bedford County
Napier Township
UNT Raystown Branch/Juniata RiverTRC

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