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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 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
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ? PA0057193 Michael A. Proger
34 South Ryanford Road
Schwenksville, PA 19473
Montgomery County
Limerick Township
Tributary to Mine Run Y
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 No.) Y/N ? PA0028908 Russell O. Gunton
Department of Agriculture
P. O. Box C
Route 92 South
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock
Township
North Branch Susquehanna River
4G
Y PA0062154 Mountain View School District
R. R. 1, Box 339A,
Kingsley, PA 18826
Susquehanna County
Harford Township
Millard Creek
4E
Y
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ? PA0087513 Mapleton Area Joint Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 415
Mapleton Depot, PA 17052-0415
Huntingdon County
Union Township
Hares Valley Creek
12-C
Y PA0087483 Elizabethtown Borough
600 South Hanover Street
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Lebanon County
West Cornwall
Township
UNT to Conewago Creek
7-F
Y PA0085871 Mount Joy Borough Authority
21 East Main Street
Mount Joy, PA 17552
Lancaster County
Mount Joy Borough
East Donegal
Township
UNT to Donegal Creek
7-G
Y PA0081566 York Haven Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 394
York Haven, PA 17370
York County
York Haven Borough
Conewago Creek
7-F
Y
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. PA0053473, Sewage, Thornbury Township, 6 Township Drive, Cheyney, PA 19319. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Thornbury Township STP in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to 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 0.18 MGD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA0053813, Industrial, Farm & Home Oil Company, 100 Tank Farm Road, Macungie, PA 18062. This proposed facility is located in Lower Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated stormwater.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Swabia Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2C and is classified for HQ-CWF.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001--003 are as follows:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbon Monitor and Report
Diesel Range Organics Monitor and Report
Gasoline Range Organics Monitor and Report PA0011762, Industrial, American Nickeloid Company, 129 Cherry Street, Walnutport, PA 18088. This proposed facility is located in Walnutport Borough, Northampton County.
The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan watershed #2A and is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Northampton Borough Water Authority is located on the Lehigh River, approximately 8 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 is based on design flows of .0432 MGD.
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Dissolved Solids 4,000 8,000 10,000 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Copper Total 2.07 3.38 Lead Total 0.43 0.69 Zinc Total 1.48 2.61 Cadmium Total 0.26 0.69 Chromium Total 1.71 2.77 Cyanide Total 0.65 1.20 Nickel Total 2.38 3.98 Silver Total 0.24 0.43 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limit for Outfall 001:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
The EPA Wavier is in effect.
PA0012742, Industrial, Copperhead Chemical Company, Inc., Two River Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252. This proposed facility is located in Walker Township, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Little Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed #3A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, over 50 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 011 based on a design flow of 0.01748 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily BOD5 1.23 2.72 TSS 1.09 2.26 COD 7.90 14.92 Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 mg/l 2.8 mg/l Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml pH 6--9 Standard Units
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA0246671, CAFO, Tom Bross IV, Huntington Farm, 2454 Stoney Point Road, East Berlin, PA 17316-9710. Tom Bross IV has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for a proposed CAFO known as Huntington Farm located on Old Harrisburg Road, York Springs, PA, Huntington Township, Adams County.
The CAFO would be situated near an unnamed tributary of Bermudian Creek in Watershed 7-F, which is classified for WWF. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 652 AEUs consisting of 1,210 gestating sows, 190 sows with litter, 540 finishing swine and 2 boars. The animals will be housed in three barns: a gestation building, a farrowing and nursery building and a grower and finisher building. Manure will be temporarily stored in underground concrete pits beneath the farrowing and nursery building (capacity of 156,000 gallons) and grower and finisher building (capacity of 54,000 gallons). Long-term storage will be in a 9-foot deep underground concrete pit beneath the gestation building (capacity of 1.5 million gallons).
The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.
The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The EPA permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
Application No. PA0246816, Sewage, Lenker Estates Homeowners Association, P. O. Box 123, Dauphin, PA 17018. This facility is located in Halifax 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, an unnamed tributary of the 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 the Susquehanna River, approximately 15 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.040 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.18 0.59 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) 2,000/100 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0003000, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3479, Centria, 401 FSC Industrial Park, 14th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, untreated cooling water and stormwater from Ambridge Plant in Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, 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 Midland Water Authority, located at Midland, PA, 17.4 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00762 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 6.34 12.97 20.0 41 51 Oil and Grease 3.80 6.34 12 25 Chromium 0.018 0.046 0.17 0.42 0.52 Copper 0.113 0.207 1.0 1.90 2.36 Zinc 0.065 0.148 0.56 1.33 1.67 Cyanide 0.013 0.031 0.12 0.29 0.35 Iron 0.071 0.136 0.63 1.23 1.53 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.042 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 Temperature (°F) 110 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0003816, Industrial Waste, SIC, BP Products North America, Inc., 510 Narrows Run Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from a petroleum marketing terminal in Moon Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, 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 the Arco Chemical Company, located at Monaca, 18.3 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge (interim limits).
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 Monitor and Report
Benzene Monitor and Report Ethyl benzene Monitor and Report Toluene Monitor and Report Xylenes Monitor and Report
Total Recoverable Petroleum
HydrocarbonsMonitor and Report Outfall 001: existing discharge (final limits).
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 Benzene 0.010 Ethyl benzene 0.010 Toluene 0.010 Xylenes 0.010 Total Recoverable Petroleum
HydrocarbonsMonitor and Report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0094722, Industrial Waste, SIC, 2077, Valley Proteins, Inc., 151 Val-Pro Drive, Winchester, VA 22603. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater from Neville Island Plant in Neville Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, back channel of the Ohio River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for 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 is the Robinson Township Municipal Authority, located at Mile Point 8.6, 2.4 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: discharge, design flow of 0.744 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) 110 pH between 6 and 9 at all times Outfalls 002--006: stormwater discharges
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum BOD5 30* 75 COD 120* 300 Nitrate and Nitrate Nitrogen 0.68* 1.7 TSS 100* 250 Oil and Grease 30 *Yearly average limits. Outfall 007: stormwater discharges
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall consists of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. No specific limita tions are imposed. Other Conditions: All process wastewaters at the facility are pretreated and discharged to ALCOSAN; BMPs relating to stormwater discharges.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0095176, Industrial Waste, SIC 3511, Elliott Turbomachinery Company, Inc., 901 North Fourth Street, Jeannette, PA 15644-0800. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from the Jeannette Machine Plant in Jeannette, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary of Brush Creek, classified as a TSF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Pennsylvania American Water Company located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 29.6 miles below the discharge point.
Outfalls 001, 004, 007, 021 and 027--029: existing stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum These outfalls are permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from areas in and around the facility.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, average flow of 0.0073 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 003: existing discharge, average flow of 0.0973 MGD (interim limits).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 31 60 78 Oil and Grease 15 30 Cadmium 0.0056 0.0112 0.014 Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.28 Copper 0.033 0.066 0.083 Lead 0.019 0.038 0.048 Nickel 0.099 0.198 0.248 Silver 0.0073 0.0146 0.0183 Zinc 0.262 0.524 0.655 Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.63 TTO 2.13 Iron, dissolved Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 003: existing discharge, average flow of 0.0973 MGD (final limits).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 31 60 78 Oil and Grease 15 30 Cadmium 0.0056 0.0112 0.014 Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.28 Copper 0.033 0.066 0.083 Lead 0.019 0.038 0.048 Nickel 0.099 0.198 0.248 Silver 0.0073 0.0146 0.0183 Zinc 0.262 0.524 0.655 Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.63 TTO 2.13 Iron, Dissolved 0.392 0.784 0.98 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 005: existing discharge, average flow of 0.0059 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 008: existing discharge, average flow of 0.017 MGD (interim limits).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Manganese Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 008: existing discharge, average flow of 0.017 MGD (final limits).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Manganese 2.64 6.60 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 015: existing discharge, average flow of 0.07 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 018: existing discharge, average flow of 0.055 MGD (interim limits).
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 Copper Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 018: existing discharge, average flow of 0.055 MGD (final limits).
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 Copper 0.02 0.05 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 013 and 014, 030--032: existing stormwater discharges.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Iron Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report Outfalls 007, 009, 011, 012, 019, 036, 020, 022, 023, 033, 037--039, 040 and 041: existing stormwater discharges.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Zinc Monitor and Report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0024171, Amendment No. 1, Sewage, Cambria Township Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 247, Revloc, PA 15948. This application is for amendment 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 CWF 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 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The following effluent limitations will apply when the treatment plant is expanded to a flow of 0.275 mgd.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, proposed design flow of 0.275 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 8.0 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* 0.04 0.13 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 * This parameter shall only be applicable if chlorination is used for disinfection.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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