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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[33 Pa.B. 4469]
THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a General Permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.
Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category Section I NPDES Renewals Section II NPDES New or amendment Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. 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 proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the contact office noted before the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application 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 the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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 will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held 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 within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after any public hearings are held.
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.
(Type)Facility Name and Address County and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0043892 Utilities Inc. of Maryland
3311 Village Drive North
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Chester County
West Bradford Township
UNT to East Branch of Brandywine Creek Y PA0055263 Executive Center Condo Association
P. O. Box 376
Fountainville, PA 18923
Bucks County
Plumstead Township
UNT to North Branch Neshaminy Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name and Address County and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA-0061107
Sewage
Stillwater Sewer Corporation
c/o NEPA
Management Associates
304 Park Avenue
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Coolbaugh Township,
Monroe County
UNT
Stillwater Lake (1E)
Yes PA-0043044 Ringtown Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 202
Ringtown, PA 17967
Ringtown Borough
Schuylkill County
Dark Run (5E) Yes PA-00061671
Sewage
Greenfield Township Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 501
Carbondale, PA 18407-0501
Lackawanna County
Greenfield Township
Unnamed Tributary to Dundaff Creek
(5A)
Yes
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name and Address County and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0113298
Sewerage Public
Elkland Borough Authority
105 Parkhurst Street
Elkland, PA 16920
Tioga County
Elkland Borough
Cowanesque River
4A
Y
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.
PA-0062952, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 3081, Laminations Inc., 1300 Meylert Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.
This proposed facility is located in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge 0.055 mgd of no-contact cooling water into the Lackawanna River in Scranton City, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream, Lackawanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed No. 05A and is classified for: aquatic life, warm water fish, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Borough Water Authority is located on the Susquehanna River, 60 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.055 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Maximum Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA-0029017, Sewage, Schuylkill Haven Municipal Authority, 12 West Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972-1900.
This proposed facility is located in Schuylkill Haven Borough, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of NPDES permit.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed No. 3A and is classified for: cold water fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Water Authority is located on Schuylkill River over 40 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 2.8 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5/1 to 10/31) 16 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10/1 to 4/30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.76 Color (Pt. Co.) 550 825 1,100 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. WETT Monitoring
2. Operation/Implementation Pretreatment Program
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA0082791, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4953, Chester County Solid Waste Authority, 7224 Division Highway, Narvon, PA 17555.
This facility is located in Caernarvon Township, Lancaster County.
Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a renewal amendment discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream, the Conestoga River, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for warm water fisheries, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Lancaster Municipal Water Authority is located on the Conestoga River. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.07 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum CBOD5 85 170 212 Total Suspended Solids 100 200 250 NH3-N (May 1 to Oct. 31) 25 50 125 Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 75 150 187 Phosphorus 4.4 9 11 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Sept. 30) 200 as a geometric average
(Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 3,000 as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 -- 1.6 Total Iron Monitor Dissolved Iron 13 26 32 p-chloro-m-cresol 1.3 2.6 3.2 dichlorobromomethane 0.15 0.3 0.37 Outfall 100: The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 100 based on a design following of 0.05 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum BOD5 37 140 175 Total Suspended Solids 27 88 110 NH3-N 4.9 10 12.5 a-terpineol 0.016 0.033 0.041 Benzoic acid 0.071 0.12 0.18 P-Cresol 0.014 0.025 0.035 Phenol 0.015 0.026 0.038 Total Zinc 0.11 0.2 0.28 Total Iron 3.5 -- 7.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 Outfall 101: The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 based on a design following of 0.02 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Iron Monitor Dissolved Iron Monitor
Total Aluminum Monitor pH Monitor Outfall 002--008 for Stormwater:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Organic Carbon Monitor
Chemical Oxygen Demand Monitor
Total Dissolved Solids Monitor
NH3-N Monitor NO2 + NO3 Monitor
Dissolved Iron Monitor
pH Monitor
Total Zinc Monitor
Total Copper Monitor
Total Chromium Monitor Total Cadmium Monitor
Total Lead Monitor
Total Aluminum Monitor Total Arsenic Monitor
Total Cyanide Monitor
Total Iron Monitor P-Cresol Monitor
a-terpineol Monitor You may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator, (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0026743, Sewage, City of Lancaster, 120 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17608.
This facility is located in Lancaster City, Lancaster County.
Description of activity: The application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Conestoga River, is in Watershed 7-J, and classified for warm water fishery, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Holtwood Power Plant is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 22 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The amendment is to include an additional outfall (002A) to reflect a necessary repair to the existing Engleside Diversion Chamber.
You may make an appointment to review the Department's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator, (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0228737, Sewage 4952, Westover Borough, P. O. Box 199, Westover, PA 16692-0199.
This proposed facility is located in Westover Borough, Clearfield County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Applicant is applying for NPDES coverage for treated sewage discharge from 0.051 MGD wastewater treatment plant.
The receiving stream, Chest Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8B and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA American Water Company in White Deer is located on West Branch of the Susquehanna River and is 243 miles below the point of discharge.
The propose effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.051 MGD.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Monitor Fecal Coliform (May 1 to September 31) 200/100 mL
(October 1 to April 30) 2,000/100 mL
C-BOD5 15 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Dissolved Oxygen 3.0 minimum at all times
pH within range of 6.0 to 9.0
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0252468, Industrial Waste, SIC 4941, Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority, R. R. No. 1, Box 23, Adrian, PA 16210-9712.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated backwash water, clarifier sludge, filter-to-waste water and untreated storm water runoff from KSJWA Water Treatment Plant in East Franklin Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Allegheny 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 PA-American Water Company, located at Kittanning, 1.14 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0614 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Iron 2 4 Aluminum (T) 4 8 Manganese (T) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0098043, Sewage, Somerset County Industrial Development Authority, P. O. Box 48, 125 North Center Avenue, Somerset, PA 15552.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Gnagey's Restaurant and International Trailer, Inc. STP in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of the Casselman River, 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: Ohiopyle Borough Waterworks.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (May 1 to Oct. 31) 6.0 12.0 (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 18.0 36.0 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 5,000/100 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.
PA0098060, Sewage, Eugene J. Smith, Jr., R. D. No. 1, Box 341-J, Lancaster Road, Fombell, PA 16123.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Smithwind Mobile Home Park STP in Franklin Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary of Slippery Rock 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: Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0022 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (May 1 to Oct. 31) 2.5 5.0 (Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.06 0.14 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0216216, Sewage, Burgettstown-Smith Township Joint Sewerage Authority, P. O. Box 358, Atlasburg, PA 15004.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Raccoon Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant in Smith Township, Washington 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 Authority located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (June 1 to Oct. 31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (Nov. 1 to May 31) 7.0 10.5 14.0 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0218049, Sewage, Midway Sewerage Authority, P. O. Box 600, Midway, PA 15060.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Midway Sewerage Authority Wastewater Treatment Plant in Robinson Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Robinson Run, 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: West View Borough Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.5 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Sep. 30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(Oct. 1 to Apr. 30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0252492, Sewage, Shippingport Borough, P. O. Box 76, Shippingport, PA 15077.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Shippingport STP in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio River, 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: Midland Borough Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0985 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (May 1 to Oct. 31) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
(Nov. 1 to Apr. 30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
*Total Residual Chlorine 0.7 1.6 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
* This parameter shall be effective if chlorination is used for disinfection.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0239267, Sewage. Floyd L. McClellan, Jr. SRSTP, 20871 Ross Road, Corry, PA 16407
This proposed facility is located at Ross Road, Index No. 3-12-39-10, in Concord Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant requests an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated domestic sewage from an SRSTP serving a single dwelling. Treatment consists of a septic tank, Biotube effluent filter, recirculating crushed boiler slag filter and ultraviolet disinfection.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority, located at Franklin, PA, approximately 98 miles below the point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to the South Branch of French Creek, is in the French Creek watershed 16-A and classified for: CWF.
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 Monitor and Report CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Ultraviolet Light Unit Monitor and Report on operation The EPA Waiver is in effect.
III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
WQM Permit No. 0903414, Sewerage, Girl Scout of Freedom Valley, 100 Juliette Low Way, P. O. Box 814, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0814.
This proposed facility is located in Haycock and East Rockhill Townships, Bucks County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of on-site wastewater treatment facilities to serve existing campground.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0790.
WQM Permit No. 4003403, Sewerage, Sand Springs Development Corporation, 4511 Falmer Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020.
This proposed facility is located in Butler Township, Luzerne County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction of a sewer pump station and sewer collection system to serve a residential subdivision known as Sand Springs--A Golf Course Community.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
WQM Permit No. 5603404, Sewerage, Deborah J. Miller, 878 Husband Road, Somerset, PA 15501.
This proposed facility is located in Lincoln Township, Somerset County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the Construction and Operation of a Single Residence Sewerage Treatment Plant to serve the Miller Residence.
WQM Permit No. 6303404, Sewerage, Theodore J. Taylor III, 608 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
This proposed facility is located in Peters Township, Washington County.
Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Application for the Construction and Operation of a Sewerage Pumping Station to serve Old Trail Phase 9.
IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.
NPDES Permit
No.Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving
Water/UseDepartment
Protocol (Y/N)PAI136117 West Taylor Township
712 Cooper Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15906
Cambria West Taylor Township Y PAI136118 South Strabane Township
550 Washington Road
Washington, PA 15301
Washington South Strabane Township Y PAI136119 South Connellsville Borough
1503 South Pittsburgh Street
Connellsville, PA 15425
Fayette South Connellsville Borough Y PAI136120 Upper Yoder Township
302 Elim Street
Johnstown, PA 15905-3199
Cambria Upper Yoder Township Y
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