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NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments before taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before 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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.
Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA-0062481
(Sewage)Rico Carisch
20 Canal Road
Easton, PA 18042
Northampton
Williams TownshipDelaware River
(2F)Yes
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0209074
Sewage
Non-PublicHidden Valley
Mobile Home Park
Box 133
Linden, PA 17744Lycoming County
Woodward TownshipUnnamed tributary to Quenshukeny Run
(SWP 10A)Y PA0113069
Sewage
PublicGreenwood Township Municipal Authority
90 Shed Road
Millville, PA 17846
Columbia County
Greenwood TownshipRickard Hollow
5CY PA0010430
Industrial WasteHanover Foods Corporation
P. O. Box 193
Centre Hall, PA 16828Centre County
Potter TownshipSinking Creek
6AY
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0030317, Sewage. Clarion-Limestone Area School District, Clarion Limestone High School, R. R. 1, Box 205, Strattanville, PA 16258-9720.
This proposed facility is located in Clarion Township, Clarion County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an existing discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Little Piney Creek, is in watershed 17B and classified for Cold Water Fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.
Interim
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) XX 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Final
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
PA0027294, Sewage, Bristol Borough Water and Sewer Authority, 250 Pond Street, Bristol, PA 19007.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bristol Borough WWTP in Bristol Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Otter 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 2.7 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 19 29 38 BOD5 Percent Removal 88.5 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Suspended Solids Percent Removal 85 CBOD20 (Lbs/Day) 640 Ammonia (as N) 35 70 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Copper, Total Monitor/Report Lead, Total Monitor/Report
Selenium, Total Monitor/Report Silver, Total Monitor/Report
Thallium, Total Monitor/Report
Iron, Dissolved Monitor/Report
Bis (2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate Monitor/Report
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA 0060259, Sewage, Tyler Hill Camp, 85 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542.
This proposed facility is located in Damascus Township, Wayne County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an existing NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Laurel Lake, is in the State Water Plan watershed #1A and is classified for high quality, cold water fisheries, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for East Stroudsburg is located on Delaware River is 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.036 mgd.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 7.0 mg/l at all times.
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor Only
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA0216003, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3315, Precision Kidd Steel Co., Inc., One Quality Way, Aliquippa, PA 15001.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water, process water and stormwater from its facility in the City of Aliquippa, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, 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 Borough Water Authority, located at Georgetown, 15.71 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.052 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) 110 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 201: existing discharge, design flow of 0.04 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) 110 Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.092 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall receives wastewater from Internal Monitoring Points 101 and 201 and stormwater runoff from plant roof and raw material storage area. Applicable effluent limits are imposed and monitored at internal monitoring points. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0044431, Sewage, Fairfield Manor, Inc., 4158 Old William Penn Highway, Murrysville, PA 15668.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Fairfield Manor STP in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Hendricks 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: Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 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) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 .2 .5 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.
PA0046230, Sewage, Carmichaels-Cumberland Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 304, 103 Municipal Road, Carmichaels, PA 15320-0304.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Carmichaels-Cumberland Joint Sewer Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Cumberland Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Muddy 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: Brownsville Water Company on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 25 37.5 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 5.3 7.0 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 0.02 0.07 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.
PA0110469-A1, Sewage, Borough of Patton, P. O. Box 175, Patton, PA 16668.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Patton Borough Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Borough of Patton, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Chest 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 Clearfield Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, new design flow of .540 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 12 18 24 (11-1 to 4-30) Monitor and Report 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 not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0238635, Sewage. Frank A. Jr. and Melissa A. Blaine, 304 Eagle Mill Road, Butler, PA 16001.
This proposed facility is located in Connoquenessing Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Activity: discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Little Connoquenessing Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: cold water fishes, 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 (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Harmony Water Authority intake and Little Connoquenessing Creek located at Harmony, approximately 11.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine XX pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0027367, Sewage. Greenville Borough Sanitary Authority WWTP, 183 Hamburg Road, Greenville, PA 16125.
This proposed facility is located in Hempfield Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Activity: an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Shenango River, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: WWF, 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 (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Reynolds Water Company intake and the Shenango River located in Pymatuning Township, Mercer County, approximately 2 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.8 MGD.
Loadings (lb/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Monthly Weekly Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Average Average Monthly Weekly Maximum Flow (MGD) XX CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 467 700 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 583 934 25 40 50 TSS 700 1050 30 45 60 Phosphorus (as P) 23 1 2 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 175 7.5 15 (11-1 to 4-30) 525 22.5 45 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30) 29,500/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.45 1.5 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS
CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER
APPLICATIONS UNDER THE
CLEAN STREAMS LAW
PART II PERMITS The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).
Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments 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.
The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.
I. Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
WQM Permit No. 2801402, Sewerage, St. Thomas Township Municipal Authority, 6442 Lincoln Way West, St. Thomas, PA 17252.
This proposed facility is located in St. Thomas Township, Franklin County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Operation of a sewage treatment plant to serve the Village of Edenville.
WQM Permit No. 6701408, Sewerage, Springettsbury Township, 1501 Mt. Zion Road, York, PA 17402.
This proposed facility is located in Springettsbury Township, York County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction/Operation of a sewer extension and pump station to serve the Sprenkle Tract.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
WQM Permit No. 1901402, Sewerage, SIC Code 4952, 334 Market Street, Berwick, PA 18603-3792.
This existing facility is located in Berwick Borough, Columbia County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Install equipment to improve the liquid treatment and biosolids treatment operations at the existing sewage treatment plant.
Application received on July 12, 2001.
WQM Permit No. 5301201, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4244, PA Fish and Boat Commission, 450 Robinson Lane, Bellefonte, PA 16823-9620, Oswayo Fish Culture Station, 96 State Route 244 East, Coudersport, PA 16915-9646
This existing facility is located in Oswayo Township, Potter County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Wastewater Treatment Facilities Modifications/Upgrade at the Oswayo Fish Culture Station.
Application received on June 26, 2001.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
Application No. 8903-S-A2. Sewerage, Borough of Sewickley, 601 Thorn Street, Sewickley, PA 15143. Application for the replacement and operation of the Maple Lane Pump Station to serve the Maple Lane Area located in Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County.
Application No. 0201409. Sewerage, Bell Acres Borough Municipal Authority, R. D. #3, Camp Meeting Road, Sewickley, PA 15143. Application for the construction and operation of the Charleston Square Sewage Pump Station to serve the Charleston Square Plan of Lots located in Bell Acres Borough, Allegheny County.
Application No. 0201410. Sewerage, Charlie Vrabel Jr., 13 Dewey Lane, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Application for the construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant to serve the Vrabel Property located in Richland Township, Allegheny County.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
WQM Permit No. 2501415, Sewerage, Patrick E. and Tammy L. Dunn, 12439 Route 6N, Albion, PA 16401.
This proposed facility is located in Conneaut Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 6201408, Sewerage, Randall H. English, R. R. #1, Box 1355, Russell, PA 16345.
This proposed facility is located in Pine Grove Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
WQM Permit No. 4301417, Sewerage, Kenneth L. Miller, 7266 West Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137.
This proposed facility is located in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: This project is for a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant.
NPDES Stormwater Individual Permit
The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity into 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 limitations set forth in the permit conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided as erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs) which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.
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 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the appropriate Department Regional Office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments reviewed 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 relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held after consideration of comments received by the appropriate Department Regional Office during the 30-day public comment period.
Following the 30-day comment period, the appropriate Regional Office 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, including the erosion and sediment control plan for the earth disturbance activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office identified in this notice.
Persons with a disability that require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate during the 30-day public comment period should contact the specified Regional Office. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Consho- hocken, PA 19428.
NPDES Permit PAS10 G474, Stormwater. Links At Knob Hill Farm, 3333 Lincoln Highway, P. O. Box 278, Paradise, PA 17562, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Honey Brook Township, Chester County to West Branch Brandywine Creek (HQ-TSF-MF).
NPDES Permit PAS10 G475, Stormwater. Mt. Idy Mobil Home Park/MISA Corporation, 1007 Appleville Road, West Chester, PA 19380, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in East Brandywine Township, Chester County to East Branch Brandywine Creek (HQ-TSF-MF, WWF).
NPDES Permit PAS10 G476, Stormwater. Hillbrook Farms, LP, P. O. Box 251, Morgantown, PA 19543, has applied to discharge stormwater associated with a construction activity located in Honey Brook Township, Chester County to unnamed tributary of Pequea Creek (HQ).
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