NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 767]
APPLICATIONS The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above 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. Responses 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 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 this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0056685. Industrial waste, SEPTA--Victory Avenue Terminal, 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the parking lot and maintenance yard of the Victory Avenue Bus Terminal in Upper Darby Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Cobbs Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed monitoring requirements for Outfalls 001--003, based on an average storm event are as follows:
Parameter Average
Semi-Annual
(mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report COD monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0032492. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Bald Eagle State Park, 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA 16841.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Bald Eagle Creek in Liberty Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 50 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.45 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliforms (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 Total Residual Chlorine 1st Month--36th Month report report 37th Month--Expiration 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028461. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Mifflinburg Borough Municipal Authority, 333 Chestnut Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17844.
This amendment action is necessary because of a Water Quality Management Permit Part II treatment plant rerate of the existing facility to 1.4 mgd from 0.9 mgd.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Susquehanna River located at Sunbury, 20 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.4 mgd are:
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Discharge Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 16.0 24.0 32.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 N-NH3 (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18.0 Dissolved Oxygen greater than 4.0 mg/l at all times Chlorine Residual* 0.21 0.70 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units Fecal Coliforms (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean *Monitor and report for first 3 years.
Special Conditions: Total Residual Chlorine for site-specific revisions to Water Quality-Based Limitations.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0217263. Sewage, Timothy and Mary Mooney, P. O. Box 375, Avella, PA 15312.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Mooney Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Independence Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Cross Creek, 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 City of Wheeling on the Ohio River at River Mile 87.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.
Parameter Concentration (mg/l) Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMaximum
DailyInstantaneous
MaximumCBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (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 monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028711. Sewage, Peters Township Sanitary Authority, 3244 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Brush Run Sewage Treatment Plant in Peters Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Brush 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 Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 2.0 mgd.
Parameter Concentration (mg/l) Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMaximum
DailyInstantaneous
MaximumCBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9.0 Fecal Coliforms (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 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.05 0.16 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0
Free Cyanide 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 5.6 ug/l 8.7 ug/l The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0221902. Industrial waste, SIC: 24. Matson Timber-Land, Inc., 132 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15821.
This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge industrial waste and Group 1 Stormwater to an unnamed tributary to Little Mill Creek (Outfall 001) and Coder Run (Outfall 003) in Brookville Borough, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving waters are classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 considered during the evaluation is Clarion River and PA American Water Co. located at Clarion, approximately 12 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.000008 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 100 100 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 003 are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitor and report BOD5 monitor and report COD monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Iron monitor and report Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen monitor and report pH monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0005029. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Pennsylvania Electric Company, Piney Generating Station, Piney Reservoir, Clarion, PA 16214.
This application is for a renewal NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, non-contact cooling water, stormwater and floor drain water to the Clarion River in Piney Township, Clarion County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 considered during the evaluation is the New Kensington Municipal Water Company located at New Kensington, approximately 70 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 005 based on a design flow of .000422 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitor and report CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine .5 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 006 based on a design flow of .000445 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 100 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall Nos. 008, 009, 010 based on a design flow of .286 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall Nos. 011, 012, 013 are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)These discharges shall consist of stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0103047. Sewage, Charles E. Nelson, 8333 Edinboro Road, P. O. Box 277, McKean, PA 16426.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to an unnamed tributary to Elk Creek in McKean Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no downstream potable water supply (PWS) to consider during the evaluation until it reaches Lake Erie, which is approximately 24.4 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on average design flow of 0.0017 mgd are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine (interim) monitor and report (final) 0.23 0.345 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 4,800/100 ml pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0103632. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911. Piney Creek Limited Partnership, Piney Creek Project, R. R. 2, Box 56, Clarion, PA 16214.
This application is for a renewal NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial wastewater, sewage and stormwater to Piney Creek in Piney Township, Venango County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 considered during the evaluation is the Allegheny River and is used by the Parker City Water Systems located in Parker City at River Mile 83.94, approximately 27.06 miles downstream.
Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 001 is 0.691255 mgd representative maximum monthly average waste flow is 0.1943 mgd.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 97 Oil and Grease 4.5 6.0 30 Total Aluminum 0.43 0.86 1.07 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Free Available Chlorine 0.13 0.34 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 101 is 0.0015 mgd representative maximum monthly average waste flow is 0.0005 mgd.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 201 is 0.190 mgd representative maximum monthly average waste flow is 0.0277 mgd.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 301 is 0.37873 mgd representative maximum monthly average waste flow is 0.0741 mgd.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Total Chromium 0.2 0.2 0.2 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 1.00 Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 0.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 401 is 0.12096 mgd representative maximum monthly average waste flow is 0.0920 mgd.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Chromium 0.2 0.2 0.2 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 1.0 Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 0.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 501 varies.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 601 varies.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Design Monthly Average Waste Flow for Outfall No. 701 varies.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0083607. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Union Township Board of Supervisors, R. D. 1, Box 1940, Jonestown, PA 17038.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Forge Creek, in Union Township, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Lebanon City located in Swatara Township, Lebanon County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.035 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 6,300/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.10 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.10 0.33 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,500/100 ml as a geometric average Part C includes TRC requirements and a schedule for expansion.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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