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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-1637

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[32 Pa.B. 4612]

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 the 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 prior to 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 NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ?
PA0062243
Minor Renewal
Borough of Nesquehoning
114 West Catawissa Street
Nesquehoning, PA 18240-1511
Carbon County
Borough of Nesquehoning
Nesquehoning Creek
2B
Y

   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.Facility Name &County &Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ?
PA0113824
Sewerage Nonpublic
GSP Management Company
P. O. Box 677
Morgantown, PA 19543-0677
Lycoming County
Upper Fairfield Township
Kaiser Hollow
10B
Y
PA0020699
Sewerage
Montgomery Water and Sewer
Authority
35 South Main Street
Montgomery, PA 17752-0125
Lycoming County
Montgomery
Borough
West Branch Susquehanna River
10C
Y

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0030104, Sewage, Polk Center, P. O. Box 94, Polk, PA 16342. This proposed facility is located in Polk Borough, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   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 Emlenton Water Company intake on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 12 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, Little Sandy Creek, is in watershed 16-G and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.45 MGD.

   Interim Limit

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.4
Copper (Total)
   (Interim) 0.046 0.092
   (Final) 0.012 0.024
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.45 MGD.

   Final Limit

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,500/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.4
Copper (Total)
   (Interim) 0.046 0.092
   (Final) 0.012 0.024
Ultraviolet Light Intensity Monitor and Report the average intensity from the UV
intensity meter in microwatts/square centimeter for each
bank of modules on the monthly DMRs.
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0102644, Sewage, Williams Mobile Home Park, 320 Dinnerbell Road, Butler, PA 16002-8899. This proposed facility is located in Penn Township, Butler County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Permit renewal for the discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, dry/intermittent tributary to Thorn Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for CWF, 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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works intake on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 18 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 is based on a design flow of 0.0065 mgd.

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11
   (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33
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 Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4
Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0222101, Sewage, Joel Miller, 6795 Honey Lane, Erie, PA 16509. This proposed facility is located in Summit Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated sewage from the Honey Estates Association, Inc. sewage treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, Walnut Creek, is in Lake Erie watershed and classified for CWF, migratory 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 considered during the evaluation is the City of Erie municipal water plant, located approximately 20 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0052 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 0.75
Phosphorus 1.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 94,000/100 ml as a geometric average
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 Nonwaived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   No. PA0054909, Industrial Waste, North Penn and North Wales Water Authorities, P. O. Box 317, Chalfont, PA 18914-0317. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated from Bradshaw Reservoir in Plumstead Township, Bucks County. This is existing discharge to North Branch Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 22.0 MGD, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Dissolved Oxygen
   (2-15 to 7-31) 6.0 5.0 Inst. Min.
   (8-1 to 2-14) 5.0 4.0 Inst. Min.
Temperature Monitor
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Aluminum, Total Monitor
Cadmium, Total Monitor
Iron, Total Monitor
Iron, Dissolved Monitor
Mercury, Total Monitor
Phenolics, Total
   (4AAP) Monitor
Zinc, Total Monitor

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0032301, Sewage, American Water Services, Inc., 435 Booth Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from an existing STP in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch of Chester Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .02 MGD, are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0057045, Industrial Waste, Shryock Brothers, Inc., Dorlans Paper Mill, P. O. Box 415, Route 282 and Dorlans Mill Road, Downingtown, PA 19335-0415. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Dorlans Paper Mill in Downingtown Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Brandywine Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average storm event, are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor Only
Chemical Oxygen Demand Monitor Only
Total Suspended Solids Monitor Only
Total Phosphorus (as P) Monitor Only
Oil and Grease Monitor Only
Dissolved Iron Monitor Only
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Only
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0052965, Industrial Waste, Rex Heat Treat--Lansdale, Inc., P. O. Box 270, Lansdale, PA 19446. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from groundwater remediation system and stormwater from the facility in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, based on an average flow of 60,000 gpd, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Tetrachloroethylene Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Trichloroethylene Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
1, 1-Dichloroethylene Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Vinyl Chloride Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfalls 001--004 are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0054704, Sewage, Tri County Respite, 1096 Apple Road, Quakertown, PA 18951. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Tri County Respite STP in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0077 MGD, are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.05 0.12
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 6.0 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 Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA0044920, Industrial Waste, Lehighton Electronics, Inc., 208 Memorial Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235-0328. This proposed facility is located in Mahoning Township, Carbon County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renew NPDES Permit.

   The receiving stream, Mahoning Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2B and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Northampton Borough Authority is located on Lehigh River, over 20 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.010 MGD.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
Trichloroethylene 50.0 78.0

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   PA0246905, CAFO, Lauden Farms, 2248 Back Road, Halifax, PA 17032. This proposed facility is located in Wayne Township, Dauphin County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Lauden Farms is an expanding dairy operation with a total AEUs of 1,493.3. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 31,858 tons. The operation consists of 800 mature Holstein cows, 325 heifers and 150 calves. The dairy will be expanding by adding an addition to the existing dairy barn. The expansion will be approximately 132 ft. x 112 ft. with a 10 foot deep below-house manure storage providing an additional 995,000 gallons of storage. The existing barn has two below-house pits each 45 ft. x 386 ft. x 8 ft. with a combined storage capacity of 1.819 million gallons. With the existing storage and the expansion, there will be a total of 2.814 million gallons of storage assuming 1 foot of freeboard. These pits will handle all of the manure from the milking herd and half of the dry cows as well as the milk house wash water. Shavings will be used as bedding in the free-stall. Confined heifers will be in an adjacent barn. The manure will be handled as a liquid stored in a steel slurry store 60 ft. x 15 ft. with a useable storage of 250,000 gallons assuming 2 feet of freeboard. Approximately 40 of the mature cows and the calves will be kept on a bedded pack. All of the manure generated on the farm will be used on the farm.

   The receiving stream, Powell Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 6-C and is classified for TSF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

   PA0246948, CAFO, Donald M. Eckman, 357 Black Barren Road, Peach Bottom, PA 17563. This proposed facility is located in Fulton Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The Eckman Farm is an existing swine and dairy operation with a total AEUs of 516.35. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 6,231 tons. The operation consists of 3,200 swine and 50 dairy cows. The swine manure storage system was designed and built by King Construction in 1997-1998. The barn dimensions are 101 feet x 294 feet with a 6 foot manure storage vault beneath the animal living area. There is no leak detection system around the perimeter of the storage structure. Manure is stored in the structure until it can be properly applied to the agricultural crop fields. There is no storage for the dairy manure at this time. Of the 1.262 million gallons of swine manure produced on the farm, 595,000 gallons is used on the farm with 667,000 gallons exported. All of the 1,284 tons of dairy manure produced is used on the farm.

   The receiving streams, Conowingo Creek and Little Conowingo Creek, are in the State Water Plan watershed 7-K and is classified for HQ.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

   PAG123564, CAFO, Mike Buckwalter, 350 Rock Point Road, Marietta, PA 17547. This proposed facility is located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The Buckwalter Farm is an existing swine and steer operation with a total AEUs of 499. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 5,962 tons. The operation consists of 3,000 swine and 350 steers. The swine manure storage system was designed and built in 1993 and then rebuild in 1996. The barn dimensions are 100 feet x 240 feet with a 5 foot manure storage vault beneath the animal living area. There is no leak detection system around the perimeter of the storage structure. Manure is stored in the structure until it can be properly applied to the agricultural crop fields. The steer operation uses manure produced on the farm as bedding that is temporarily stacked until it can be applied to land according to the nutrient management plan. Of the 947,489 gallons of swine manure produced on the farm, 852,250 gallons is used on the farm with 95,239 gallons exported. All of the 2,015 tons of steer manure produced is used on the farm.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-G and is classified for CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

   PAG123561, CAFO, Elvin Martin, 980 Little Mountain Road, Myerstown, PA 17067. This proposed facility is located in Bethel Township, Berks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The Martin Farm is an existing/expanding swine and beef cattle operation with a total AEUs of 422.63. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is fattening hogs--945,172 gallons; beef cattle--204 tons; and piglets--288,605 gallons. The operation consists of 4,400 swine and 25 beef cattle. Their Nutrient Management Plan is based on the additional building for 2,200 head fattening barn. The old facility has an outside lagoon and the new structure will have its own storage under the building. The manure that is generated by the beef cattle will be spread on the pasture. Of the swine manure, 945,172 gallons is used on the farm and 661,277 gallons is exported. All the manure from the piglets is exported.

   The receiving stream, Little Swatara Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-D and is classified for CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: Except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.


   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   PA0228605, Sewage, SIC 4952, Lee R. Kaltenbach, R. R. 6, Box 106A, Wellsboro, PA 16901. This proposed facility is located in Delmar Township, Tioga County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This is an application for a SFTF serving a bed and breakfast.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Kelsey Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Jersey Shore Area Joint Water Authority, located on Pine Creek, 69.4 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0019 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor
Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Total Chlorine Residual Monitor and Report
pH Within the Range of 6.0 to 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0027553, Sewerage SIC, 4952, Pine Creek Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 608, Avis, PA 17721. This existing facility is located in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9B and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pennsylvania-American Water Company is located on West Branch Susquehanna River, 51 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.3 MGD.

Average Average Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
TSS 30 45 60
Total Cl2 Residual 0.50 1.6
Fecal Coliform
   (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

   Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.

   PA0027618-A1, Sewage, Bethel Park Municipal Authority, 5100 West Library Avenue, Bethel Park, PA 15102. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bethel Park Sewage Treatment Plant (Piney Fork STP) in South Park Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Piney Fork, which are classified as a TSF 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 Pennsylvania-American Water Company.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 4.92 mgd.

   Based on the results of a water effects ratio, as published at 32 Pa.B. 3655 (July 27, 2002), a copper limit for this discharge is not necessary. Therefore, the copper limit was removed from the Bethel Park Municipal Authority's NPDES Permit.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0098094, Sewage, Stonewood Family Limited Partnership, 116 East Pittsburgh Street, Suite 200, Greensburg, PA 15601. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pittsburgh Airport Park STP in Independence Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Raccoon Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Borough Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0125 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 1.4 3.3
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0098299, Sewage, Laurel Highlands Lodge/Donegal Inn, Inc., 4 Snyder Road, Donegal, PA 15628. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Laurel Highlands Lodge STP in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as drainage swale tributary to Four Mile Run, which are classified as a TSF 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 Latrobe Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.022 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) 2.5 5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0
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 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0205257, Sewage, Greensboro-Monongahela Township Joint Sewage Authority, P. O. Box 342, Greensboro, PA 15338-0342. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Greensboro-Monongahela Township Sewage Treatment Plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as back channel of the Monongahela River, which are classified as a WWF 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.110 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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