NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 4120]
APPLICTIONS
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 his 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 Field Office indicated as the office responsible, 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 Field Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers 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 Field 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 (800) 654-5984.
Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
PA 0023744. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Northeastern York County Sewer Authority (WWTP), P. O. Box 516, Mount Wolf, PA 17347-0516.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Susquehanna River, in East Manchester Township, York 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 the Wrightsville Water Supply Company located on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.7 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Interim Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Final Total Residual Chlorine 0.4 1.3 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0026972. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Exeter Township Berks County Authority, 400 Hanover Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508-9181.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Schuylkill River, in Exeter 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 Water Supply 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 1.2 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 1.0 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 5.9 mgd are:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 1.0 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average
PA 0028746. SIC: 495, Sewage, Hampden Township, 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in Hampden Township, Cumberland 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in Steelton. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed amended effluent limit for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.76 mgd is:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.63 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0043486. SIC: 4953, Industrial waste, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, 1299 Harrisburg Pike, P. O. Box 4425, Lancaster, PA 17604.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Manns Run, in Manor 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 Safe Harbor Power Plant located in Manor 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 0.288 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 62.5 Total Suspended Solids 100 200 250 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 3.75 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 11.25 Phosphorus as P 2 4 5 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 mg/l minimum pH 6.0--9.0 SU Total Iron 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Methylene Chloride 0.015 0.03 0.038 Total Chlorine Residual 0.27 0.87 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0081957 (97-1). SIC: 3534, Industrial waste, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, 11 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated groundwater to an unnamed tributary of Rock Creek, in Cumberland Township, Adams 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 the City of Frederick located in Maryland on the Monocacy River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.0864 mgd are:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) Trichloroethene 2.6 1,2-Dichloroethane 0.38 Tetrachloroethylene 0.7 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 200.0 1,1-Dichloroethene 0.06 1,2-Dichloroethenes (Total) 100.0 1,1,2-Trichloroethane 0.6 pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Part C conditions set forth EPA reporting thresholds (Minimum Levels) for 1,2-Dichloroethane, Tetrachloroethylene, 1,1-Dichloroethene, and 1,1,2-Trichloroethane.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0096326. Sewage, Wencliff Eyrie Mobile Home Estates, 130 Penn-Adamsburg Road, Jeannette, PA 15644.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Wencliff Eyrie Mobile Home Estates Sewage Treatment Plant in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Brush Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company, Becks Run Intake, on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 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) 2.1 4.2 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.4 8.8 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 0.05 0.1 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 0206024. Sewage, Gary Torre, 1300 Oakridge Road, McDonald, PA 15057.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Gary Torre Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in South Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Millers 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 Borough Municipal Water Authority located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 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 monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217662. Sewage, Angelo and Nancy B. Poli, 93 Belmeade Terrace, Uniontown, PA 15401.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bennington Place Subdivision Sewage Treatment Plant in North Union Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Bennington Spring 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 Newell Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.00525 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) 6.5 13 (11-1 to 4-30) 19.5 39 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.6 1.4 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217671. Sewage, Canterbury Coal Company, R. D. 1, Box 119, Avonmore, PA 15618.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from DiAnne Deep Mine Shaft STP in Kiskiminetas Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Carnahan 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 Buffalo Township Municipal Authority, Freeport Plant, on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0056 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) 4.5 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Acting Regional Manager, Environmental Cleanup, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6648.PA 0222356. Industrial waste. Former Teledyne--Penn Union Facility, 350 Allwood Road, Clifton, NY 07015; Facility location in Edinboro, Erie County.
This application is for a new NPDES permit, to discharge industrial waste to Darrows Creek in Edinboro, Erie County. This is a new discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .144 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitoring only Tetrachloroethylene .007 .001 Trichloroethylene .026 .040 Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene monitoring only Total Iron 1.8 2.8 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management, and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA0061948 Lehighton Land Co.
1500 Rock Street
Lehighton, PA
18235Carbon
Franklin
TownshipPohopoco
CreekTRC
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