NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 4829]
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 wastewater 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 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 the exact basis of a comment and 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. Notices 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 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 0056642. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Meenan Oil Company, 8301 Lansdowne Avenue, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from an oil/water separator in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Naylor's Run Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
There is no public water supply intake from the point of discharge to the Pennsylvania stateline.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average storm event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor/report Diesel Range Organics monitor/report Other Requirements:
1. Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff
2. Monitoring and Reporting
3. PPC Plan Requirements
4. Other Wastewaters
5. Definitions
6. Change in Ownership
7. Sludge Disposal
8. Nuisance Clause
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0058106. Sewage, Doug Jones, 229 Goshen Road, Apartment B, Schwenksville, PA 19473.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Jones Residence STP in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to West Branch of Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
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.
PA 0051985. Sewage, Horsham Township Water and Sewer Authority, 617 B Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Park Creek wastewater treatment plant in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Park 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 1.0 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0 Nitrate and Nitrate (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.078 0.25 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, Total monitor/report monitor/report (maximum daily) Lead, Total monitor/report monitor/report (maximum daily) Other Conditions:
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 0008664. Industrial waste, SIC 4911, UGI Development Company, P. O. Box 224, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621-0224.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water and sewage into North Branch of Susquehanna in Hunlock 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-NO2, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Supply located on Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001--Once through cooling water. Design flow of 49.1 mgd(1)
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Instantaneous Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease(2) 5.0 mg/l Temperature 99°F Total Residual Chlorine(3) 0.20 mg/l pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times 1) There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.
2) This limitation may be applied on a net basis over river background levels.
3) Total Residual Chlorine may not be discharged from any single generating unit for more than two hours per day unless the discharger demonstrates to the permitting authority the discharge for more than two hours is required for macroinvertebrate control. Simultaneous multi-unit chlorination is permitted.
Outfall 003 or 005--Settling Basins. Design flow of 2.21 mgd.
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Instantaeous Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TSS 32.0 86.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 30.0 Total Iron 1.60 3.20 Total Manganese 0.90 1.80 pH between 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 004--Sewage Treatment Plant. Design flow of 0.00357 mgd.
Monthly Average Instantaneous Maximum Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035025. Sewerage, Western Wayne School District, Ms. Rose E. Emmett, Business Manager, South Canaan, PA 18459.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary to Middle Creek in South Canaan Township, Wayne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: High quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.029 mgd are:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Parameter (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Phosphorous as ''P'' 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 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 to 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 0088536. SIC Code 7033, Sewage, Camp Hebron, 957 Camp Hebron Road, Halifax, PA 17032-9520.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Powell Creek, in Halifax Township, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company 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 0.0206 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 5-day CBOD 25 XXX XXX 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 XXX XXX 60 Total Residual Chlorine .05 XXX XXX 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average You 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 Program. 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.
PA 0114588. Industrial waste, SIC, 5541, Sunoco Inc., 10 Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1699.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to a storm sewer to Slab Cabin Run in State College Borough, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold 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.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Total BTEX Final Effluent 0.1 0.2 0.25 Primary Effluent report Influent report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111996. Sewerage, SIC, 4952, Athens Area School District, 204 Willow Street, Athens, PA 18810-1298.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Tomjack Creek in Smithfield Township, Bradford 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 the NY/PA border.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0144 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 10 20 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Total Cl2 Residual* 0.66 1.6 Fecal Coliforms: (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times *Effective in three years
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114472. SIC 4952, Cherry Township Board of Supervisors, R. R. 1, Box 1283BB, Dushore, PA 18614-9804.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Birch Creek in Cherry Township, Sullivan 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 0.07 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 21.0 31.0 42.0 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 SU at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209236. Sewerage, SIC 4952, Borough of Tioga, P. O. Box 158, Tioga, PA 16946-0158.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Tioga River in Tioga Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold 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 assumed to be the PA/NY.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.06 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) 2000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0228231. SIC 4952, Lower Mahanoy Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 235, Dalmatia, PA 17017-0235.
This proposed action is for a new NPDES permit for the discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River in Lower Mahanoy Township, Northumberland 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company, located 25 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.085 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Chlorine Residual 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 mL as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2000/100 mL as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Considerations: None
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0228290. SIC 4952, Leonard Boras, 119 1/2 Peony Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15229.
This proposed action is for a new NPDES permit for the discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Clover Run in Bell Township, Clearfield 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 the Punxsutawney Reservoir, located 2.7 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Total Chlorine Residual monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: None
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.
PA 0103713. Industrial waste, SIC 4911, Scrubgrass Generating Company, L.P., R. R. 1, Box 238, Kennerdell, PA 16374.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage, industrial waste and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to the Allegheny River in Scrubgrass Township, Venango 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at River Mile 90.0, approximately 14.07 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.25 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.13 0.5 Temperature 110°F pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:
Outfall No. 002
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TSS 50 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times This discharge shall consist of stormwater runoff and 10 year 24 hour or greater precipitation
event overflows for the coal area runoff pond.The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This discharge shall consist of stormwater runoff only. The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.095 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 101
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Free Available Chlorine 0.5 Total Chromium 0.5 Total Zinc 2.5 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.09 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 201
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 100 Aluminum monitor and report Iron monitor and report Manganese monitor and report Oil and Grease 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0006 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 301
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml pH 6.0 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 0024171. Sewage, Cambria Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 247, Revloc, PA 15948.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Colver Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cambria Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Elk Creek, 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 0.15 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 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) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093009. Sewage, James and Marian Tafi, 278 Shady Lane, Apollo, PA 15613.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Tafi's Family Restaurant Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Beaver Run, which are classified as a trout stock 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, on the Allegheny River at Mile 29.4.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 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 Chlorine monitor and report 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 0205249. Sewage, Timber Creek Farms Homeowners Association, 171 Buckthorn Road, Baden, PA 15005.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Timber Creek Farms Sewage Treatment Plant in Marshall Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 ARCO Chemical Company BV Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0112 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 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 Chlorine 0.03 0.06 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 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.
NPDES Facility Name County and Tributary New Permit No. and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0082759 Hopewell Township
R. R. 1, Box 95
James Creek, PA 16657Huntingdon County
Hopewell TownshipUNT to Shy Beaver Creek TRC
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