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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 regional office noted before an 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 regional 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 a public hearing is 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
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed#)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0030473
(Sewage)
West Shore School District
Fairview Elementary School
P. O. Box 803
New Cumberland, PA 17070-0803
York County
Fairview Township
UNT Yellow Breeches Creek/7-E Y PA0070157
(Sewage)
Tulpehocken Area School District--Bethel Elementary School
428 New Schaefferstown Road
Bernville, PA 19506-8939
Berks County
Bethel Township
UNT Little Swatara Creek/7-D Y PA0080764
(Industrial Waste)
Red Lion Municipal Authority
Cabin Creek WTP
P. O. Box 190
Red Lion, PA 17356-0190
York County
Windsor Township
Cabin Creek/7-I Y PA0088234
(IW--CAFO)
Franklin Family Farms, Inc.
Acorn Farms, Inc.
14627 Lurgan Road
Orrstown, PA 17244
Franklin County
Lurgan Township
Clippingers Run/7-B Y PA0088285
(IW--CAFO)
Kreider Farms
1461 Lancaster Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Lancaster County
Dauphin County
Penn Township
Rapho Township
East Donegal Township
Conoy Township
Lower Swatara Township
Chickies Creek
Lititz Run
Little Conestoga Creek
Donegal Creek
UNT to Susquehanna River
UNT to Swatara Creek
Donegal Springs
Y PA0009016
(Industrial Waste)
Osram Sylvania Products, Inc.
1128 Roosevelt Avenue
York, PA 17404-2348
York County
West Manchester Township
Willis Run/7H Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name & Address County & Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed#)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0025356 Mercer Borough WWTP
147 North Pitt Street
Mercer, PA 16137
Mercer Borough
Mercer County
Neshannock Creek
20-A
Y PA0222933 Sharon Tube Company
20 Church Street
Wheatland, PA 16161
Wheatland Borough
Mercer County
Shenango River
20-AY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
PA0053783, Sewage, Avon Grove School District, 375 South Jennersville Road, West Grove, PA 19390. This existing facility is located in New London Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for the existing discharge of treated sewage from the Penn London Elementary School sewage treatment plant.
The receiving stream, a swale to a UNT to West Branch White Clay Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3I and classified for CWF.
The Christina River Basin TMDL for nutrients and dissolved oxygen for low-flow conditions, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency in January 2001 and revised in October 2002 includes the discharge from this treatment plant. The parameters CBOD5, ammonia, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus and total nitrogen are addressed in the TMDL.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd from the treatment plant.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia as N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml 1,000/100 ml Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 (min.) pH (Std. Units) 6.0 (min.) 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Phosphorus as P (Years 1 and 2) Monitor and Report (Years 3--5) 2.0 4.0 Total Nitrogen Monitor and Report The proposed effluent requirements for Outfall 002 are for the groundwater drainage system around the treatment plant and are as follows:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Ammonia as N Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report Dissolved Oxygen Monitor and Report pH (Std Units) Monitor and Report Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report Phosphorus as P Monitor and Report Total Nitrogen Monitor and Report In addition to effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Designation of Operator.
2. Abandon STP when Municipal Sewers Available.
3. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
4. No Stormwater.
5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
6. Discharge to Dry Stream.
7. Change of Ownership.
8. Total Residual Chlorine Requirement.
9. Sludge Disposal Requirement.
10. Imax Requirements.
11. 2/Month Monitoring Requirements.
PA0023256, Sewage, SIC 59, Upper Gwynedd Township, P. O. Box 1, West Point, PA 19486. This proposed facility is located in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from a facility located at Township Line Road, West of Swedesford Road, Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County.
The receiving stream, Wissahickon Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3F (Lower Schuylkill) and is classified for: TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for City of Philadelphia--Queen Lane Intake is located on the Schuylkill River. The final effluent limits listed for this permit are based on the final Wissahickon TMDL dated October 9, 2003, which established waste load allocations for this facility for the parameters CBOD5, Ammonia as N, Nitrite + Nitrate as N and Dissolved Oxygen.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, effective from permit issuance through 36 months, are based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 375 563 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 750 1,126 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 1,126 1,689 30 45 60 Ammonia as N (5-1 to 10-31) 68 1.8 3.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 161 4.3 8.6 Phosphorus as P Monitor and Report Orthophosphate-P Monitor and Report Nitrite + Nitrate as N Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 at all times pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units Total Residual Chlorine 0.04 0.13 Dichlorobromomethane Monitor and Report Chlorodibromomethane Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Iron Total Monitor and Report Iron Dissolved Monitor and Report Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report Toxicity, Chronic (TUc) Monitor and
ReportThe proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, effective from 37 months through permit expiration, are based on a design flow of 4.5 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 188 281 5.0 7.5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 375 563 10 15 20 Total Suspended Solids 1,126 1,689 30 45 60 Ammonia as N (5-1 to 10-31) 28 0.74 1.48 (11-1 to 4-30) 83 2.22 4.44 Phosphorus as P 2.0 Orthophosphate-P (4-1 to 10-31) 68 1.82 3.64 Nitrite + Nitrate as N Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 7.0 at all times pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units Total Residual Chlorine 0.018 0.059 Dichlorobromomethane Monitor and Report Chlorodibromomethane Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Iron Total Monitor and Report Iron Dissolved Monitor and Report Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report Toxicity, Chronic (TUc) 1.06 Daily Maximum The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, is effective upon completion of expansion to a design flow of 5.7 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 238 357 5.0 7.5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 475 713 10 15 20 Total Suspended Solids 1,426 2,139 30 45 60 Ammonia as N (5-1 to 10-31) 35 0.74 .48 (11-1 to 4-30) 106 2.22 4.44 Phosphorus as P Monitor and Report Orthophosphate-P (4-1 to 10-31) 87 1.82 3.64 Nitrite + Nitrate as N Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 7.0 at all times pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units Total Residual Chlorine 0.016 0.052 Dichlorobromomethane Monitor and Report Chlorodibromomethane Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Iron Total Monitor and Report Dissolved Monitor and Report Aluminum, Total Monitor and Report Toxicity, Chronic (TUc) 1.05 daily
maximumIn addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Designation of Operator.
2. Average Weekly Definition.
3. Remedial Measures.
4. No Stormwater.
5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
6. Small Stream Discharge.
7. Analytical Procedures.
8. Change of Ownership.
9. Chlorine Dosages.
10. Sludge Disposal Requirements.
11. TMDL/WLA Analysis.
12. WET Tests Required for Renewal
13. Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Permit Limit.
14. Instantaneous Maximum Limits.
15. Twice Per Month Sampling.
16. Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.
17. Pretreatment Program Requirements.
18. Notification of Completion of Expansion to 5.7 mgd.
19. Operations and Maintenance Plan.
20. Laboratory Certification.
21. Copper/Water Effects Ratio.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0070351, Sewage, Amity Township, 2004 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518. This facility is located in Township STP, Amity Township, Berks County.
Description of activity: The application is for reratel of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in Watershed 3-D, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough is located on Schuylkill River, approximately 2.0 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.2 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 XXX 8.0 (1-1 to 4-31) 12 XXX 24 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.64 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 XXX 2,000 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0081957, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4959, Viacom, Inc., 11 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1384.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste in Cumberland Township, Adams County.
The receiving stream, UNT to Rock Creek, is in Watershed 13-D, and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Frederick Water Authority located on the Monocacy River, approximately 44 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 0.023 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (µg/l) Daily (µg/l) Maximum (µg/l) Trichloroethylene XXX 2.7 XXX 1,2-dichloroethane XXX 0.38 XXX Tetrachloroethylene XXX 0.8 XXX 1,1,1-trichloroethene XXX 200 XXX 1,1-dichloroethylene XXX 0.06 XXX Cis--1,2-dichloroethylenes XXX 70 XXX Trans--1,2-dichloroethylenes XXX 100 XXX 1,1,2-trichloroethane XXX 0.6 XXX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.082 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (µg/l) Daily (µg/l) Maximum (µg/l) Trichloroethylene XXX 2.7 XXX 1,2-dichloroethane XXX 0.38 XXX Tetrachloroethylene XXX 0.8 XXX 1,1,1-trichloroethene XXX 200 XXX 1,1-dichloroethylene XXX 0.06 XXX Cis--1,2-dichloroethylenes XXX 70 XXX Trans--1,2-dichloroethylenes XXX 100 XXX 1,1,2-trichloroethane XXX 0.6 XXX Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's 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.PA0027146, Sewage, Borough of Ambridge Municipal Authority, 600 Eleventh Street, Ambridge, PA 15003. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ambridge Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ohio 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 Nova Chemicals--Beaver Valley Plant on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2.56 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 10-31) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (11-1 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 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0090051, Sewage, Municipal Authority of Washington Township, 283 Pine Run Church Road, Apollo, PA 15613. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ridgewood Village Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Beaver 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 Freeport Water Company on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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 0.3 0.7 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.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0026832, Sewage, Ellwood City WWTF, 1621 Wampum Avenue, Ellwood City, PA 16117. This proposed facility is located in Ellwood City Borough, Lawrence County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal/expansion of an existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply, considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority--Eastvale Plant is located on the Beaver River and is approximately 8.5 miles below the point of discharge.
The receiving stream, the Connoquenessing Creek, is in watershed 20-C and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2.1 mgd.
Interim Limits
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) XX XX CBOD5 525 788 30 45 60 Total Suspended Solids 613 876 35 50 70 NH3-N (5/1 to 10/31) 280 16 32 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml (10/1 to 4/30) 4,300/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 3.3 mgd.
Final Limits
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) XX XX CBOD5 688 1,101 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 826 1,238 30 45 60 NH3-N (5/1 to 10/31) 440 16 32 Fecal Coliform (5/1 to 9/30) 200/100 ml 1,000/100 ml (10/1 to 4/30) 2,000/100 ml 10,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and Report.
Outfall No. 002 (Combined Sewer Overflow)
This Outfall will be eliminated when the new treatment plant is built.
Outfall Nos. 005--008
The discharges shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the treatment plant site. Outfalls 005-008 are only related to the present treatment plant site.
Special Conditions:
Superseding Previous Permit Conditions.
TRC Minimization.
CSO condition.
Federal Pretreatment Program.
Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
Stormwater BMPs for the Treatment Plant Site.
Sanitary Sewer Overflows.The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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