NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[27 Pa.B. 2966]

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 (Department) 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 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 the specified program. 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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   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0054593.  Sewage. Robin Sedivy, 167 Concord Meeting Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Chester Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
(5-1 to 10-31)	10	20
(11-1 to 4-30)	20	40
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
Total Residual Chlorine	monitor and report	monitor and report
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0026859.  Sewage. City of Coatesville Authority, 114 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the City of Coatesville's sewage treatment plant in the City of Coatesville, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to West Brandywine Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 3.85 mgd are as follows:

	Average	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
(5-1 to 10-31)	15	23	30
(11-1 to 4-30)	25	38	50
Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Ammonia (as N)
(5-1 to 10-31)	2.0		4.0
(11-1 to 4-30)	4.0		8.0
Phosphorus (as P)
(4-1 to 10-31)	2.0		4.0
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
(PID* to 8/1/99)	0.7		2.3
(8/2/99 to Expiration)	0.2		0.7

   *Permit Issuance Date

  

   PA 0057151.  Sewage. William L. Stoneback, 1414 Newman Road, Pennsburg, PA 18073.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the William L. Stoneback residence in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to UNT to the Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	10	20
Suspended Solids	20	40
Total Residual Chlorine	monitor and report	monitor and report
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0011568.  Industrial waste. Lukens Steel Company, 50 South First Avenue, Coatesville, PA 19320.

   This application is for revocation and reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from stormwater from Lukens Steel facility located in the City of Coatesville, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Sucker Run, West Branch Brandywine Creek.

   The receiving streams are 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 following changes have been made to the public notice published on August 24, 1996.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.64 mgd are as follows:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids	30	60	75
Oil and Grease	15		30
Total Lead	0.015	0.045	0.045
Total Zinc	0.12	0.37	0.37
Total Iron	2.4	4.7	5.8
Dissolved Iron	0.47	0.94	1.2
Temperature			110° F
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine	monitor and report	monitor and report
Thallium		monitor and report
Antimony		monitor and report

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 016, based on an average flow of 0.50 mgd are as follows:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids	30	60	75
Oil and Grease	15		30
Total Chromium	monitor and report	monitor and report	1.07
Total Nickel	0.39	0.78	0.97
Total Copper	0.028	0.056	0.070
Fluoride	monitor and report	monitor and report
Total Phenols	monitor and report
Temperature			110°F
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Antimony		monitor and report

   Outfalls:  913--916, 918--921, 923, 936--937B, 939, 941--945A, 947--960, 967--969, 985--989, 991 and 992--994B shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0050831.  Sewage. HPC Associates, Two Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 301, Trevose, PA 19053.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Meadowbrook Apartments sewage treatment plant in Abington Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Pennypack Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.154 mgd are as follows:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Suspended Solids	30	60
Ammonia (as N)	20	40
Total Residual Chlorine	0.5	1.17
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0027103, Amendment No. 1.  Sewage. Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority, 100 East Fifth Street, P. O. Box 999, Chester, PA 19016-0999.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Delcora's Western Regional Treatment Plant in City of Chester, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to (001--014) Delaware River Zone 4, (015--018) Ridley Creek and (019--027) Chester Creek.

   This permit is being amended in order to extend the due date of Delcora's CSO Long Term Control Plan. The date is being extended to July 25, 1997. Also, an additional CSO relief point is being added to the permit (027--2nd and Dock Street Pump Station). All other conditions and requirements of the permit, as issued on July 21, 1993 remain in effect.

  

   PA 0032301.  Sewage. American Commonwealth Management Service Company, Inc., Ridgewood Corporate Center, 402 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Concord Industrial Park STP in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch of Chester Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 20,000 gpd are as follows:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Suspended Solids	30	60
Ammonia (as N)
(5-1 to 10-31)	3.0	6.0
(11-1 to 4-30)	9.0	18.0
Total Residual Chlorine	0.5	1.2
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen	minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0057193.  Sewage. Carl Mattacola, 34 Ryanford Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Mattacola residence in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Tributary to Mine Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	10	20
Suspended Solids	20	40
Total Residual Chlorine	monitor and report	monitor and report
Fecal Coliform	200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH	within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   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 0011363.  SIC:  3356, Industrial waste, NGK Metals Corporation, P. O. Box 13367, Reading, PA 19612-3367.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Laurel Run, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water 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 Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.123 mgd are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
TDS	1,000	2,000	2,500
TSS	6	12	15
pH	6--9 s.u. at all times
Osmotic Pressure		129	129
Oil and Grease	15		30
Total Beryllium	0.02	0.04	0.05
Total Lead	0.025	0.05	0.063
Total Copper	0.31	0.62	0.78
Total Zinc	0.54	1.08	1.35
Total Cadmium	monitor and report
Total Fluoride	5.24	10.48	13
1,1 Dichloroethylene	0.0008	0.0016	0.002
Trichloroethylene	monitor and report

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0085103.  SIC:  3429, Industrial waste, Dorma Door Controls, Inc., Dorma Drive, Reamstown, PA 17567.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Stony Run, in East Cocalico 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 proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Ephrata Area Joint Authority located in Ephrata Borough, 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 0.0111 mgd are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
1,1-Dichloroethene		0.0002	0.00025
Trichloroethene		0.005	0.0062
1,1,1-Trichloroethane		0.2	0.25
1,1-Dichloroethane		monitor and report
pH	6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0084301.  SIC:  3322, Industrial waste, Lancaster Malleable Castings Company, 1170 Lititz Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to the Little Conestoga Creek, in Lancaster City, 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 proposed 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 0.04 mgd are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature	110°F as a daily average
pH	6--9

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0081833.  SIC:  7011, Sewage, Farell D. Whiteford, 1605 Dooley Road, Whiteford, MD 21160.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Scott Creek, in Peach Bottom Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.013 mgd are:

	Average	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25			50
Total Suspended Solids	30			60
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)	9,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0010367.  SIC:  4011, Industrial waste, Consolidated Rail Corporation, General Office Building, 200 Fourth Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601-6702.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of industrial waste to Beaverdam Branch, in Hollidaysburg Borough, Blair County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water 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 Outfalls 001 and 002 are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5		monitor and report
Chemical Oxygen Demand		monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids		monitor and report
Total Phosphorus		monitor and report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen		monitor and report
Dissolved Iron		monitor and report
Oil and Grease		monitor and report
pH (s.u.)		monitor and report

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.007 mgd are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease	15		30
Temperature	monitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0087645.  SIC:  5169, Industrial waste, Black Diamond Energy, Inc., P. O. Box 500, Ellerslie, MD 21529.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of industrial waste from Outfall 001 to Beaverdam Creek and from Outfall 002 to a drainage ditch in Greenfield Township, Blair County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water 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 Outfalls 001 and 002 are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
pH (S.U.)	from 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Chloride	monitor and report
Cyanide, free	monitor and report
Total Copper	monitor and report
Sodium	monitor and report
Total Dissolved Solids	monitor and report
Osmotic Pressure (mgs/kg)	monitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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APPLICATIONS--NPDES MINOR RENEWALS

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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
PA0020214	Boro of Mt. Union 9 W. Market St. Mt. Union, PA 17066	Huntingdon Mt. Union Boro	Juniata River	TRC
PA0024147	Cumberland Twp. Auth. 1270B Fairfield Rd. Gettysburg, PA 17325	Adams Cumberland Twp.	Willoughby Run	TRC
PA0080004	Martin's Famous Pastry    Shoppe, Inc. 1000 Potato Roll Lane Chambersburg, PA 17201	Franklin Antrim Twp.	UNT of Conococheague Creek	TRC
PA0082198	Peters Twp. Board of Supv. P. O. Box 19 Lemasters, PA 17231-0019	Franklin Peters Twp.	Conococheague Creek	TRC

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

   PA 0217514.  Sewage. The ALTA Group, Inc., 195 Hartzell School Road, Fombell, PA 16123-9518.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge uncontaminated stormwater from areas around the ALTA sewage treatment plant in Marion Township, Beaver County.

   The following monitoring requirements are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Connoquenessing 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority located on the Beaver River.

   Stormwater Outfalls SW-1 and SW-2:  existing discharges.

	Concentration (mg/l)
	Average	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly	Weekly	Daily	Maximum
Oil and Grease	monitor and report
pH	monitor and report

   Other Conditions:  Stormwater outfall SW-3 is permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from areas in and around the facility. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations or monitoring requirements on the outfall.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0021598.  Sewage. Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority, First Street Extension, Conneaut Lake, PA 16316.

   This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to French Creek in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm 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 Franklin General Authority and French Creek located at Franklin, in Sadsbury Township, Crawford County, approximately 21 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 1.175 mgd, are:

	Average	Average	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Weekly (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
(5-1 to 10-31)	15	22.5	30
(11-1 to 4-30)	25	40	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	45	60
Ammonia-Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31)	4.2		8.4
(11-1 to 4-30)	12.6		25.2
Fecal Coliform
(5-1 to 9-30)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30)	6,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
(Interim Limits)	XX		XX
(Final Limits)	.19		.6
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   This permit is being redrafted. It was originally drafted and published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on April 6, 1996. This draft permit removes all specific references to sanitary sewer overflows.

  

   PA 0210358.  Sewage. William T. Bunk, Jr., 410 Quaker Hill Road, Warren, PA 16365.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge sewage to an Unnamed Tributary (Quaker Run) to Conewango Creek in Glade Township, Warren 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at RMI 90.0, approximately 101 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.000 500 mgd, are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25		50
TSS	30		60
Fecal Coliform
(all year)	200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine	XX		XX
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   XX = Monitor and Report on Annual Maintenance Report.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0034061.  Sewage. Goddard Park Vacationland Campground, 867 Georgetown Road, Sandy Lake, PA 16145.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to Unnamed Tributary to Schofield Run in Deer Creek Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fish, 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River in Emlenton located at river mile 90.0, approximately 31.2 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.060 000 mgd, are:

	Average	Maximum	Instantaneous
Parameter	Monthly (mg/l)	Daily (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25		50
TSS	30		60
Ammonia-Nitrogen
(11-1 to 4-30)	4		8
Total Residual Chlorine	1.5		3.5
Fecal Coliform
(10-1 to 4-30)	2,200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH	6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is 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 0060551.  Sewerage. Rivercrest Public Service Corporation, 1120 S. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated, sewage into the North Branch of the Susquehanna River in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water, 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 Water Supply on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .175 mgd are:

	Monthly	Instantaneous
Parameter	Average (mg/l)	Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5	25	50
Total Suspended Solids	30	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
1st month through 24th month	monitor and report	monitor and report
25th month through expiration	1.0	2.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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