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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[27 Pa.B. 2758]

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.

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Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

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   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0020486.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Bellefonte Borough, 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Spring Creek in Spring Township, Centre County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes 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.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 2.4 mgd, are:

	Average	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
TSS	30	45	60
Ammonia-N
(5-1 to 10-31)	3	4.5	6
(11-1 to 4-30)	9	13.5	18
Total Dissolved Phosphorus	1	1.5	2
Total Cl2 Residual	0.62		2
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 00112925.  SIC:  4952, Jemison Valley Brethren In Christ Church, R. R. 4, Box 720, Westfield, PA 16950.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to Jemison Creek in Westfield Township, Tioga 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA/NY border located approximately 20 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.001 mgd, are:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Suspended Solids	30	60
Total Chlorine Residual	monitor
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 S. U. at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0027057.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Williamsport Sanitary Authority Central Plant, 253 West Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Williamsport City, Lycoming County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes 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.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits for the first 3 years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 10.5 mgd, are:

	Average	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
TSS	30	45	60
Total Cl2 Residual	report
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9- 30)	200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed effluent limits after the first 3 years of the permit term, based on a design flow of 10.5 mgd, are:

	Average	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
TSS	30	45	60
Total Cl2 Residual	0.52		1.7
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0046388.  Sewerage. Butler Township Municipal Authority (St. Johns STP), P. O. Box 150, St. Johns, PA 18247. This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Nescopeck Creek in Butler Township, Luzerne County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking 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 Company on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .60 mgd are:

	Monthly	Weekly	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average (mg/l)	Average (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Dissolved Oxygen	a minimum of 5 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--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine	1.0		2.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0063606.  Industrial waste. SIC:  4911, GPU Generation, Inc., 1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge collected and settled stormwater into Brushy Meadow Creek in Bangor Borough, Northampton County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking 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 City of Easton on the Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .117 mgd are:

	Monthly	Daily	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
TSS		100
Oil and Grease		20
Cadmium			monitor and report
Selenium			monitor and report
Zinc			monitor and report
Arsenic			monitor and report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of .85 mgd are:

	Monthly	Daily	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
TSS		100
Oil and Grease		20

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0046396.  Sewerage. Butler Township Municipal Authority (Drums STP), P. O. Box 150, St. Johns, PA 18247.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Little Nescopeck Creek in Butler Township, Luzerne 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Company on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .40 mgd are:

	Monthly Average	Weekly Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	(mg/l)	(mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Dissolved Oxygen	a minimum of 5 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--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine	1.0		2.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0095672.  Sewerage. Washington County Housing Authority, 100 Crumrine Tower, Franklin Street, Washington, PA 15301.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Frederick Terrace STP in East Bethlehem Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as drainage swale to Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the PA American Water Company, Brownsville Plant, on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.029 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 0217590.  Sewage. Pechin Leasing Company, Inc., P. O. Box 340, Pechin Road, Dunbar, PA 15431.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Denko Marina Sewage Treatment Plant in Centerville Borough, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the PA American Water Brownsville Intake.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.0054 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	1.4			3.3
pH	not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0021890.  SIC:  4952, Sewage. New Holland Borough, 436 East Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Mill Creek, in Earl Township, Lancaster 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 Holtwood Power Plant located in Martic Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.14 mgd are:

	Average	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40		50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45		60
NH3-N
(5-1 to 10-31)	2			4
(11-1 to 4-30)	6			12
Total Phosphorus	2			4
Total Residual Chlorine	0.27			0.87
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,700/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0110361.  SIC:  4952, Sewage. Freedom Township Water and Sewer Authority, Municipal Building, P. O. Box 156, East Freedom, PA 16637.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an expanded discharge of treated sewage to Frankstown Branch, in Blair Township, Blair County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishes, 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 United Water Company located near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.40 mgd are:

	Average	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	40		50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45		60
NH3-N
(5-1 to 10-31)	11			22
Total Residual Chlorine	0.78			2.0
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	18,500/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0043541.  SIC:  3269, Industrial waste. The Pfaltzgraff Company (Thomasville Complex), Bowman Road, Thomasville, PA 17364.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Honey Run, in Jackson Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Wrightsville Water Company located along the west bank of the Susquehanna River just north of Wrightsville Borough. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.120 mgd are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids	25.0	50.0	60.0
Total Phosphorus as P	2.0	4.0	5.0
Total Antimony	0.013	0.026	0.032
Total Mercury	monitor and report
Total Boron	2.0	4.0	5.0
pH	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.0035 mgd are:

	Monthly	Weekly	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average	Average	Maximum
CBOD5	25.0		50.0
NH3-N
(5-1 to 10-31)	3.5		7.0
(11-1 to 4-30)	10.5		21.0
Total Suspended Solids	30.0		60.0

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are continued:

	Monthly	Weekly	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average	Average	Maximum
Total Phosphorus as P	2.0		4.0
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,500/100 ml as a geometric average

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 for a design flow of 0.027 mgd are:

	Monthly	Weekly	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average	Average	Maximum
Temperature	monitor and report
pH	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657- 4590.

NPDES	Facility	County and	Tributary	New Permit
No.	Name and Address	Municipality	Stream	Requirements
PA0082341	Hopewell Borough P. O. Box 100 Hopewell, PA 16650	Bedford	Raystown Branch/ Juniata River	TRC
PA0110442	Carl E. Dallmeyer Family Ltd. Partnership 4775 N. Sherman St. Ext. Mt. Wolf, PA 17347	Bedford Bedford Twp.	Brush Run	TRC
PA0070157	Tulpehocken Area Schools Bethel Elem School 430 New Schaefferstown Rd. Bernville, PA 19506	Berks Bethel Twp.	UNT to Little Swatara Creek	TRC
PA0070157	Caernarvon Twp. Munic Sew. Auth. P. O. Box 291 Morgantown, PA 19543	Berks Caernarvon Twp.	Conestoga River	TRC
PA0039730	RRP Recreation Ltd Partnership 100 Chipmunk Crossing Entriken, PA 16638	Huntingdon Lincoln Twp.	Raystown Lake	TRC

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