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APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) 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 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 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 proceedings should contact Richard Adams at (717) 327-3666. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 200 Pine Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, telephone (717) 327-3666.
PA 0035688. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Potter Township, R. D. 1, Box 159AA, Spring Mills, PA 16875.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Cedar Run in Potter Township, Centre County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton on the West Branch Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001: The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.035 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 20 30 40 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 4.5 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 13.5 18 Total Chlorine Residual 1 2.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0101389. Sewage. Penncrest School District (Maplewood Elementary School), R. D. 1, Box 808, Saegertown, PA 16433.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Muddy Creek in Townville Borough, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 Borough of Cambridge Springs on French Creek located at Cambridge Springs, approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.046 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,100/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times 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 0000647. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, Crucible Research, Division of Crucible Materials Corporation, 6003 Campbells Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-1022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Crucible Research facility in Robinson Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Campbells Run, 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 West View Water Company, located on the Ohio River over 15 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.017 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature (°F) 110 Aluminum monitor and report Mercury monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: No net addition of pollutants to cooling water, thermal conditions for cooling water, priority pollutant analysis, chemical additives, solids disposal, control floating solids, stormwater conditions, Part II limits superseded, control of dilution and specific waste streams and biannual sampling or training.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 20 50 Copper 1.0 2.5 Cyanide 0.12 0.30 Lead 0.20 0.50 Total Chromium 0.5 1.25 Total Iron 4.0 10.0 Oil and Grease 12 30 pH not less than 7.5 nor greater than 10.0 Outfall 201: existing discharge, design flow of 0.012 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report flow to consist solely of uncontaminated noncontact cooling water pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 301: existing discharge, design flow of 1,824 gal/month
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 20 50 Copper 1.0 2.5 Cyanide 0.12 0.30 Lead 0.20 0.50 Total Chromium 0.5 1.25 Total Iron 4.0 10.0 Oil and Grease 12 30 Aluminum monitor and report pH not less than 7.5 nor greater than 10.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0003719. Industrial waste, SIC: 4011, LTV Steel Company, 4650 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Monongahela Connecting Railroad Company in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela 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 West View Water, located over 8 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.13 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature (°F) 110 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 standard units Other Conditions: Residual waste, control floating solids, cooling water conditions, stormwater runoff, storage tank conditions, chemical additives, submission of information.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0034819. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399 and 3499, Ametek, Inc., Route 519, Eighty Four, PA 15330.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage and stormwater and untreated stormwater from the Ametek Specialty Metals Products Division Plant in North Strabane Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Little Chartiers Creek and unnamed tributary to Little Chartiers Creek, classified as a high quality 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company--Canonsburg District, located on Little Chartiers Creek, 8 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0115 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: Three-year compliance period for and minimization of Total Residual Chlorine (OF201), disinfection conditions, percent removal, priority pollutant analysis, water quality-based effluent limit conditions, sewage sludge reporting, solids disposal, control floating solids, mass limit conditions, receiving stream temperature increase control, stormwater, chemical additives and submission of information.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.010 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Chromium 0.084 0.21 0.26 0.65 Nickel 0.25 0.5 Fluoride 4.9 9.8 Copper 0.44 0.85 1.37 2.64 Cyanide 0.045 0.11 0.14 0.34 Lead 0.10 0.17 0.31 0.53 Oil and Grease 4.8 9.6 15 30 Total Suspended Solids 9.4 19.8 30 60 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 201: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0015 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) 0.0023 CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 301, 002 and 003: existing discharge of stormwater.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Outfalls to consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0042102. Industrial waste, SIC: 2851 and 2821, Ranbar Electrical Materials, Inc., Route 993, Box 607, Manor, PA 15665-0607.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater, noncontact cooling water and stormwater from the Ranbar facility in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Bushy Run, classified as a trout stocked (TSF) fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company, located at Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River, >15 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: Existing discharge, design flow of 0.038 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 74°F pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 101: new discharge to Outfall 001 (0.001 mgd).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 30 Iron 7.0 Benzene 0.001 0.0025 Ethylbenzene monitor and report Toluene monitor and report Xylenes (Total) monitor and report BTEX* 0.10 0.25 Styrene 0.008 0.02 Phenols (Total) 0.068 0.170 O-Cresol 0.5 1.25 P-Cresol 2.3 5.75 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 *BTEX is the sum of analytical results for Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes.
Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 74°F pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls (new) 004, 005, 006 and 007.
Discharge consists solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.
Other Conditions: N/A.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0038172. Sewage, The Hempfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 6, Box 501, Greensburg, PA 15601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Rolling Hills Sewage Treatment Plant in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Andrews Run, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .071 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.2 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 4.5 6.0 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 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096342. Sewage, Fairchance-Georges Joint Municipal Sewage Authority, 125 West Church Street, Fairchance, PA 15436.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Fairchance-Georges STP in Georges Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Georges 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: Existing average design flow of 0.35 mgd, effective until the treatment plant expansion is completed and operational. Proposed average design flow of 0.45 mgd, effective after the treatment plant expansion is completed and operational.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 25 38 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 7.5 10.0 Total Residual Chlorine At existing 0.35 mgd flow monitor and report At proposed 0.45 mgd flow1 0.07 0.23 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 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 1This limitation is effective if chlorination is used for disinfection for the expanded plant.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0097195. Sewage, Kiski Area School District, Administration Office, 200 Poplar Street, Vandergrift, PA 15690.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bell Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Bell Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Wolford 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.01 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0204854. Sewage, Knob Vue Estates, Inc., 40 Metz Hill Road, Freedom, PA 15042.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Knob Vue Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Pine 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 ARCO Chemical Company, BV Plant on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0145 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 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 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.15 0.35 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217620. Sewage, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, 1800 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Crabapple Portal Sewage Treatment Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Crabapple 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 Sisterville Water Company on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 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 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.45 1.05 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA 0060372 Factoryville Borough
P. O. Box 277
Factoryville, PA 18419Wyoming
Clinton Twp.South Branch
Tunkhannock CreekTRC PA 0062944 Robert Barker/Charles Rice
618 Quaker Plain Road
Bangor, PA 18013Northampton
Mt. Bethel Twp.Chimney Creek TRC PA 0063703. Sewerage. Thomas E. Little, R. R. 4, Box 89A, Dalton, PA 18414.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of the South Branch of the Tunkhannock Creek, Benton Township, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water, fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062090. Industrial waste, SIC: 3580, Anemostat Products Division, Dynamics Corporation of America, 888 N. Keyser Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water into an unnamed tributary to Keyser Creek in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.
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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Supply on N. Branch of Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .0083 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 pH 6--9 standard units at all times Total Chromium monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062715. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Sun Company, Inc., c/o David A. Justin, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater into an unnamed tributary of Toby Creek in Edwardsville Borough, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Danville Borough Water Authority located on the North Branch Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Parameter Total Recoverable
Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor only This permit also contains special conditions pertaining to control of product contaminated stormwater run-off from petroleum marketing terminals.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063614. Sewerage, Borough of Penn Lake Park Council, Box 133, White Haven (Penn Lake), PA 18661.
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