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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 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 Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ? PA0070246 Parkland School District
Kernsville Elementary School
2219 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard
Allentown, PA 18104
North Whitehall Township
Lehigh County
Jordan Creek
2-C
Y PA0070491 Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
397 Hemlock Drive
Lehighton, PA 18235-9640
Carbon County
Mahoning Township
Stewart Creek
2B
Y
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 ? PA0113778
Sewerage
Nonpublic
Brookside Manor Associates
215 West Church Road
Suite 105
King of Prussia, PA 19406-3207
Columbia
South Centre
Township
UNT to Susquehanna River
5D
Y PA0112631
Sewerage
Allen Wargo
1746 Old Reading Rd.
Catawissa, PA 17820
Roaring Creek
Township
Columbia County
UNT to Roaring Creek
5E
Y PA0039241
Sewerage
United States Department of Justice
P. O. Box 3500
White Deer, PA 17887-3500
Gregg Township
Union County
UNT to Black Run
10C
Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0044041, Industrial Waste, Fish and Boat Commission, Corry Fish Culture Station, 1225 Shiloh Road, State College, PA 16801-8495. This proposed facility is located in Wayne Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: treated fish hatchery wastewater.
The receiving streams, South Branch of French Creek and Spencer Creek, are in watershed 16 (French Creek) and classified for CWF.
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 Borough of Cambridge Springs, located 38 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.78 MGD.
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Hydrogen Peroxide 0.132 0.264 Diquat Dibromide 0.039 0.078 Formaldehyde 0.58 1.16 Chloramine-T 0.021 0.042 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.382 MGD.
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
PA0062821, Industrial, Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, 221 South Centre Street, P. O. Box 960, Pottsville, PA 17901. This proposed facility is located in Branch Township, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, West Branch of the Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed #3A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority is located on Schuylkill River, 61 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.068 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PAG123562, CAFO, Noah Sauder, Jr., 401 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067. This proposed facility is located in Jackson Township, Lebanon County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Noah Sauder Jr. farm is an existing swine operation with a total AEUs of 330. An estimated quantity of total annual manure production is 1,347,000 gallons. The operation consists of 4,000 swine. The swine manure storage system includes a back-up system of a concrete tank with open top 52` diameter 12` depth with a holding capacity of 175,000 gallons. Each of the two barns have an individual 562,000 gallon capacity storage. Of the 1,424,000 gallons of manure produced on the farm, 70,000 gallons will be used on the farm with 1,354,000 gallons exported from the farm.
The receiving stream, UNT to Tulpehocken, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3-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.
Application No. PA 0024708, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Municipal Authority of Union Township, P. O. Box 5625, Belleville, PA 17004-9701. This application is for the amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Kishacoquillas Creek in Watershed 12-A (Kishacoquillas--Jacks Creeks), in Union Township, Mifflin County.
The receiving stream is classified for CWF, 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 the United Water Company intake located on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.65 MGD are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 28 45 56 Total Suspended Solids 33 50 66 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.4 XXX 10.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 14.1 XXX 28.2 Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report XXX XXX Total Residual Chlorine 0.7 XXX 2.3 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) 6,600/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0080322, Industrial Waste SIC 4953, Greater Lebanon Refuse Authority, 1610 Russell Road, Lebanon, PA 17046-1437. This facility is located in North Lebanon Township, Lebanon County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary of Swatara Creek, is in Watershed 7-D and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pennsylvania American Water Company is located on the Swatara Creek, approximately 20 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.144 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times CBOD5 20 40 50 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 6.2 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 22.5 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 3.5 7.0 8.7 Total Iron 1.9 3.8 4.7 Total Manganese 1.2 2.4 3.0 Total Selenium (Using Method 270.2) 0.006 0.012 0.015 Total Thallium (Using Method 279.2) 0.002 0.004 0.005 Total Mercury (Using Method 245.1) 0.000064 0.000128 0.000160 Acrolein (Using Method 603) 0.0012 0.0024 0.0030 Acrylonitrite (Using Method 603) 0.0002 0.0004 0.0005 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Requirements for stormwater outfalls.
2. Requirements for limits at or below detection limits.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Application No. PA 0246867, Sewage, Allen McCormack, 500 North Lockwillow Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17112. This facility is located in Reed Township, Dauphin County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 6-C and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for United Water Company is located on Susquehanna River, approximately 10 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0018 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.5 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 Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Cleanup Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0228541, Industrial Waste, The Pennsylvania State University, 101-P Physical Plant Building, University Park, PA 16802-2116. This proposed facility is located in College Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Groundwater remediation system for the Alpha Fire Training Site. System consists of groundwater extraction wells, an equalization tank and an air stripper.
The receiving stream, Big Hollow, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and is classified for CWF. Downstream waters, Spring Creek, are classified for HQ-CWF. The nearest existing downstream public water supply intake for Pennsylvania American Water Company, located on West Branch Susquehanna River at Milton, PA, is 98.2 river miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0072 MGD.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids 10 15 25 Total Iron 1.5 2.3 3.7 Oil and Grease 10 15 25 Benzene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Toluene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Ethyl Benzene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Total Xylenes 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Cis-1,2-dichloroethene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Trans-1,2-dichloroethene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Methylene Chloride 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Naphthalene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Tetrachloroethene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Trichloroethene 0.001 0.0015 0.0025 Vinyl chloride 0.0001 0.00015 0.00025 pH 6.5 to 9.0 (standard units) In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Compliance schedules for effluent limits and monitoring requirements.
2. Submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports.
3. Changes to discharge requirements.
4. Dry stream discharge requirements.
5. Solids waste disposal requirements.
6. Requirements for other generated wastewaters.
7. Results less than detection levels.
8. Air quality requirements.
9. Easement requirements.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0000647, Industrial Waste, SIC 8731, Crucible Research, Division of Crucible Materials Corporation, 6003 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-1022. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Crucible Research facility in Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Campbells Run, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is West View Water Company, located on the Ohio River, over 15 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0096 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature (°F) 110 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: No net addition of pollutants to cooling water, thermal conditions for cooling water, priority pollutant analysis, chemical additives, solids disposal, control floating solids, stormwater conditions, Part II limits superseded, control of dilution and specific waste streams and biannual sampling or training.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0052 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 20 50 Copper 1.0 2.5 Cyanide 0.12 0.30 Lead 0.20 0.50 Chromium, Total 0.5 1.25 Iron, Total 4.0 10.0 Oil and Grease 12 30 Mercury Monitor and Report
pH not less than 7.5 nor greater than 10.0 Outfall 201: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0044 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Flow to consist solely of uncontaminated noncontact cooling water.
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0034185, Sewage, Kenneth Hurlbut, 4751 Kendor Drive, Lower Burrell, PA 15068. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from High Meadows MHP STP in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of the Allegheny River, which are classified as a WWF existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Clearview Water Supply Company.
Outfall 001: Existing discharge, new design flow of 0.0265 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 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0092487, Sewage, Nino Barsotti, Star Route, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Nino Barsotti Restaurant STP in Bullskin Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Jacobs 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.007 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) 10.0 20.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 20.0 40.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 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.
PA0094838, Sewage, Glades Pike Estates, 1247 Trent Road, Somerset, PA 15501. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Glades Pike Estates STP in Somerset Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as West Branch of Coxes 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 Ohiopyle Borough Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 17,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine .8 1.9 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0097195, Sewage, Kiski Area School District, 200 Poplar Street, Vandergrift, PA 156900-1491. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bell Avon formerly Bell Elementary School STP in Bell Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Wolford Run, 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 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.
PA0219282, Sewage, Oak Grove Church of Christ, 169 Ashwood Drive, Industry, PA 15052-1929. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Oak Grove Church STP in Ohioville Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to South Branch Brady 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 Arco Chemical Company BV Plant.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0019 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) 5.5 11.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.9 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0238864, Sewage, Dean Meyer, 5502 Lunger Road, Erie, PA 16510. This proposed facility is located in Harborcreek Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: A small flow treatment facility serving two proposed single residence dwellings.
The receiving stream, an unnamed tributary of Six Mile Creek, is in the Lake Erie watershed and classified for CWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics. There is no downstream public water supply affected by this discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0008 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Phosphorus 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen greater than 3.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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