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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 09-157

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[39 Pa.B. 593]
[Saturday, January 31, 2009]

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 Environmental Protection Agency (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

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0063282 Fairland Sewer Company, Inc.
5426 Route 873
Schecksville, PA 18078-2103
North Whitehall Township
Lehigh County
Lehigh Watershed
2C
UNT to Fells Creek
CWF
Y
PA0061671 Greenfield Township Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 501
Carbondale, PA 18407
Greenfield Township
Lackawanna County
UNT to Dundaff Creek
4F
Y

   Chesapeake Bay nutrient monitoring requirements for Ammonia Nitrogen, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrite-Nitrate as N, Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus are being added to this permit.


   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 ?
PA0041491
(SEW)
Berks Properties, Inc.--Mountain Village Mobile Home Park
3613 Seisholtzville Road
Hereford, PA 18056
Berks County
Longswamp Township
UNT Perkiomen Creek
3-E
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name (Watershed #) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0035599
SN
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Design
P. O. Box 3060
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3060
Montour County
Liberty Township
UNT of Beaver Run
10D
Y
PA0035602
SN
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Design
P. O. Box 3060
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3060
Montour County
Liberty Township
UNT of Beaver Run
10D
Y
PA0209678
SP
Cooper Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 446
Winburne, PA 16879
Clearfield County
Cooper Township
UNT of Moshannon Creek
8D
Y
PA0209660
SP
Cooper Township Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 446
Winburne, PA 16879
Clearfield County
Cooper Township
Moshannon Creek
8D
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 ?
PA0239518 Meadow Ridge Partners
533 Locust Place
Sewickley, PA 15143
Forward Township
Butler County
UNT to Connoquenessing Creek
20-C
Y
PA0239372 Harry J. and Norma S. Stafford
4467 Ivanhoe Road
Sharpsville, PA 16150
South Pymatuning Township
Mercer County
UNT to McCullough Run
20-A
Y
PA0239411 Michael's Restaurant and Motel
970 New Castle Road
Butler, PA 16001
Franklin Township
Butler County
UNT to Mulligan Run
20-C
Y
PA0239381 Wayne E. Lawson
680 Hill Top Drive
Pittsfield, PA 16340
Deerfield Township
Warren County
UNT to Tidioute Creek
16-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, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   PA0052744, Sewage, SIC 4952, Concordville Hotel, Inc., 780 Baltimore Pike, P. O. Box 607, Concordville, PA 19331-0607. This existing facility is located in Concord Township, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from the Concordville Hotel STP.

   The receiving stream, a UNT to West Branch Chester Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.22040
   (11-1 to 4-30)5.225
Total Suspended Solids6.33050
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)0.63.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)1.99.06.0
Fecal Coliform (col/100 ml)20018.0
Dissolved Oxygen5.0,
Instantaneous Minimum
1,000
pH (Standard Units)6.0,
Instantaneous Minimum
Total Residual Chlorine0.139.0
Phosphorus as P:0.3
   (Issuance--Year 2)MonitorMonitorMonitor
   (Year 3--Expiration):
      (5-1 to 10-31)0.211.02.0
      (11-1 to 4-30)0.422.04.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.

   2.  Abandon STP when Public Sewers Become Available.

   3.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.

   4.  No Stormwater to Sewers.

   5.  Necessary Property Rights.

   6.  Small Stream Discharge.

   7.  Chlorine Minimization.

   8.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   9.  Change in Ownership.

   10.  Operator Training Plan.

   11.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.

   12.  Laboratory Certification.

   13.  Fecal Coliform Instantaneous Maximum Reporting.

   PA0051934, Sewage, Limerick Township Municipal Authority, 529 King Road, P. O. Box 29, Royersford, PA 19468. This proposed facility is located in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: discharge of treated sewage from King Road WWTP into Schuylkill River in Limerick Township, Montgomery County.

   The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3D and is classified for: WWF and MF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Phoenixville is located on Schuylkill River and is approximately 5 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on a design flow of 1.7 mgd, are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 20 30 40
TSS 30 45 60
Ammonia as N 8 16
Fecal Coliform # 200/100 ml # 1,000
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003--005, based on average stormwater, are as follows:

Instantaneous
ParametersMaximum 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 Kjedahl Nitrogen
Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus
Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved)
Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0021741, Sewage, Borough of Dublin, 119 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 52, Dublin, PA 18917-0052. This facility is located in Bedminster Township, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Dublin Borough STP.

   The receiving stream, Deep Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2D and is classified for: WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Forest Park Water Treatment Plant, North Penn and North Wales Water Authority is located on the Delaware River at Point Pleasant, PA.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.5 mgd.

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.3 2.6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.9 7.8
Phosphorous (as P)
   (first 24 months)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 3-31) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
   (after 24 months)
   (1-1 to 12-31) 2.0 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.05
Copper, Total Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a Geometric Mean,
nor greater than 1,000#/100 ml in more than 10% of samples
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect

   PA0051519, Industrial Waste, SIC Codes 3646 and 3079, Perkasie Industries Corporation, P. O. Box 179, Perkasie, PA 18944. This proposed facility is located in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater from Perkasie Industries Corporation in Perkasie Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the East Branch of Perkiomen Creek (Outfall 001) and Pleasant Spring Creek (Outfall 002). Perkiomen and Pleasant Spring Creeks are in the State Water Plan Watershed 3E. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Audubon Water Company is located on Perkiomen Creek and is approximately 19 miles below the point of discharge.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: TSF.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 79,000 gpd.

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature 110° F
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
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 Kjedahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Major Permit Conditions:

   1.  No Chemical Additive.

   2.  Stormwater Requirements.

   PA0051616, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, Pennsylvania American Water Company, 800 West Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Discharge of filter backwash water from Shady Lane Water treatment plant located in East Vincent Township, Chester County. Normally, the facility recycles their filter backwash water to the head of the plant. The applicant is seeking approval to discharge only during emergency situations.

   This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River. The receiving stream is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3D and is classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Borough of Phoenixville is located on Schuylkill River about 4 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on an average discharge rate of 0.076 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Total Suspended Solids 19 38 30 60 75
Iron, Total 1.27 2.54 2.0 4.0 5.0
Aluminum, Total 2.54 5.07 4.0 8.0 10.0
Manganese, Total 0.64 1.28 1.0 2.0 2.5
Chlorodibromomethane Monitor and Report
Dichlorobromomethane Monitor and Report
Chloroform Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.7 2.0
pH (Standard Units) Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Applicable BAT/BCT.

   2.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   3.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0058653, Industrial Waste, SIC 8731, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Facilities Department, P. O. Box 8299, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8299. This proposed facility is located in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge noncontact cooling tower blow down, condensate from air conditioning units and regeneration and rinse waters from the boiler feed water treatment systems of the central utility plant in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County.

   The receiving stream, Perkiomen Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3E and is classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Aqua Pennsylvania Pickering Creek Water Plant is located on Perkiomen Creek and is 3.5 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 or 002, based on a design flow of 35,500 gpd, are as follows.

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110° F
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
Total Dissolved Solids 16,700 22,600 33,400
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0056014, Industrial Waste, SIC 3823, Ametek, Inc., 900 Clymer Avenue, Sellersville, PA 18960. This proposed facility is located in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater and treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system serving AMETEK US Gauge, Plant 2 in Sellersville Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to a dry swale to East Branch Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream, Perkiomen Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3E and is classified as TSF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Audubon Water Company is located on Perkiomen Creek and is 18 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0868 mgd, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Cis-1,2,-Dichloroethylene 0.07 0.14 0.2
1,1 Dichloroethylene 0.007 0.014 0.018
Tetrachloroethylene 0.001 0.002 0.0025
1,1,1 Trichloroethane 0.08 0.16 0.2
Trichloroethylene 0.005 0.01 0.013
pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
1,4-Dioxane Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average stormwater event, are as follows:

Maximum Concentration
Parameters(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

   Special Requirements:

   *  Discharge (Outfall 001) must comply with Environmental Protection Agency Administrative Order.

   *  Stormwater requirements (Outfall 002).

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0032301, Sewage, SIC 4952, Applied Water Management, Inc., 453 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335. This existing facility is located in Concord Township, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from the Concord Industrial Park STP.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Chester Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD54.225 50
Total Suspended Solids5.030
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.060
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.06.0
Fecal Coliform (col/100 ml)20018.0
Dissolved Oxygen2.0,
Instantaneous Minimum
1,000
pH (Standard Units)6.0,
Instantaneous Minimum
Total Residual Chlorine0.59.0
Phosphorus as P:1.2
   (Issuance--Year 2)MonitorMonitorMonitor
   (Year 3--Expiration):
   (5-1 to 10-31)0.171.02.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)0.332.04.0

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.

   2.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.

   3.  No Stormwater to Sewers.

   4.  Necessary Property Rights.

   5.  Change in Ownership.

   6.  Chlorine Minimization.

   7.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   8.  Instantaneous Maximum Limits.

   9.  Twice per Month Sampling.

   10.  Abandon STP when Public Sewers Become Available.

   11.  Operator Training Plan.

   12.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.

   13.  Fecal Coliform Instantaneous Maximum Reporting.

   14.  Laboratory Certification.

   PA0056821, Sewage, SIC 4952, The Malvern School of Glen Mills, Inc., 20 Creek Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342. This existing facility is located in Thornbury Township, Delaware County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge 2,500 gpd of treated sewage effluent from The Malvern School at Glen Mills.

   The receiving stream, Chester Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for: TSF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 2,500 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia as N 5.0 10.0
Fecal Coliform 200 1,000
Dissolved Oxygen 2.0, Minimum
pH (Stantard Units) 6.0, Minimum 9.0
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8
Total Phosphorus as P Monitor Monitor

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.

   2.  Abandon STP when Public Sewers Become Available.

   3.  Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.

   4.  No Stormwater to Sewers.

   5.  Necessary Property Rights.

   6.  Change in Ownership.

   7.  Chlorine Minimization.

   8.  Proper Sludge Disposal.

   9.  Twice per Month Sampling.

   10.  Operator Training Plan.

   11.  Fecal Coliform Instantaneous Maximum Reporting.

   12.  Laboratory Certification.

   13.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.


   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA0020176, Sewage, Slatington Borough Authority. This proposed facility is located in Slatington Borough, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of major NPDES Permit for the discharge of treated wastewater.

   The receiving stream, Lehigh River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 02C and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Northampton Borough Municipal Authority is located on Lehigh River is approximately 10 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.50 mgd.

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total 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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing (WETT).

   PA-0027090, Sewage, Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 9068, Dickson City, PA 18515. This proposed facility is located in Throop Borough, Lackawanna County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Revocation and Reissuance of NPDES Permit to provide for increasing design flow from 7.0 mgd to 10.0 mgd.

   The receiving stream, Lackawanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 5A and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Borough Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River over 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 10.0 mgd.

Average Average Daily Instanteous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 15 22.5 30
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
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 0.09 0.30
Copper 0.014 0.022
Zinc Monitor and
Report
Monitor and
Report

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Requirements

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
Parameter Monthly Average Monthly Load Annual Load
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report
Nitrate-Nitrate as N Report Report
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen Report 127,852*
Net Total Phosphorus Report 17,047*

   *  This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrients and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (Document No. 392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

   *  The compliance date for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus will begin on September 1, 2011. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, the reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2012. This facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until August 31, 2011.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2012.

   Point sources 002, 005, 007, 007A, 010--012, 014, 015, 018, 019, 021--023 and 025--027 serve as combined sewer reliefs necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewer and/or the treatment plant. In accordance with the Department and Environmental Protection Agency approved CSO strategy, a special permit requirement is included in Part C of this permit.

   Outfall 028 (Stormwater)*

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
CBOD5 Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand Report
Oil and Grease Report
pH Report
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Iron (dissolved) Report

   *  Permittee has the option to perform annual inspection of facility in lieu of annual monitoring.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   Industrial Pretreatment, Combined Sewer Overflows, Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing, Site Stormwater, Toxic Reduction Evaluation and Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Requirements

   PA-0027081, Sewage, Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 9068, Dickson City, PA 18519-9068. This proposed facility is located in Clinton Township, Wayne County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Lackawanna River, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 5A and is classified for: HQ-CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Authority is located on the Lackawanna River approximately 95 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.700 mgd.

Average Average Instanteous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10.0 20.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times.
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 0.9 2.1

   Chesapeake Bay Tributary Strategy Nutrient Requirements

Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs)
MonthlyMonthlyAnnual
Parameter Average Load Load
Ammonia-N Report Report Report**
Kjeldahl-N Report Report
Nitrate-Nitrate as N Report Report
Total Nitrogen Report Report Report
Total Phosphorus Report Report Report
Net Total Nitrogen Report 12,786*
Net Total Phosphorus Report 1,705*

   *  This permit contains conditions which authorize the permittee to apply nutrient reduction credits to meet the Net Total Nitrogen and the Net Total Phosphorus effluent mass limits, under the Department of Environmental Protection's (Department) Trading of Nutrients and Sediment Reduction Credits Policy and Guidelines (Document No. 392-0900-001, December 30, 2006). The condition includes the requirement to report the application of these credits in Supplemental Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) submitted to the Department.

   *  The compliance date for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus will begin on September 1, 2011. Since these reporting requirements are annual loads, the reporting on compliance with the annual limitations will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2012. This facility is required to monitor and report for Net Total Nitrogen and Net Total Phosphorus from the effective date of the permit until August 31, 2011.

   **  Total Annual Ammonia Load will be required to be reported on the Supplemental DMR--Annual Nutrient Summary by November 28, 2012.

   Outfall 011 (Stormwater)*

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
Parameter MonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily
CBOD5 Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand Report
Oil and Grease Report
pH Report
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Report
Total Phosphorus Report
Iron (dissolved) Report

   *  Permittee has the option to perform annual inspection of facility in lieu of annual monitoring.

   Point sources 002, 009 and 010 serve as combined sewer reliefs necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewer and/or the treatment plant. In accordance with the Department's and Environmental Protection Agency's approved CSO strategy, a special permit requirement is included in Part C of this permit.

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Combine Sewer Overflows.

   2.  Stormwater requirements.

   3.  Chesapeake Bay Nutrient requirements.

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