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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 4473]
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 wastewater 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 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, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0031208. Sewage, Garnet Valley School District, 550 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Garnet Valley School District in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Green Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
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 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Phosphorus (as P) Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.5 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0052744. Sewage, Concordville Hotel, Inc., 780 Baltimore Pike, P. O. Box 607, Concordville, PA 19331-0607.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Concord Hotel STP in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to UNT to West Branch 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 .025 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 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 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 (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 1.5 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.13 0.3 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0045021. Industrial waste, Pre Finish Metals, Inc., 2195 New Ford Mill Road, Morrisville, PA 19067.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from Pre Finish Metals, Inc. in Falls Township, Bucks County This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Biles Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0335 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Aluminum 0.20 (lbs/day) 0.40 (lbs/day) 1.78 Total Chromium 0.09 (lbs/day) 0.17 (lbs/day) 0.77 Hexavalent Chromium 0.02 0.04 0.05 Total Copper 0.023 0.046 0.057 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0335 mgd during the period from September 29, 1995 through September 30, 1998 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Cyanide 0.06 (lbs/day) 0.12 (lbs/day) 0.55 Free Cyanide monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Total Iron 0.26 (lbs/day) 0.52 (lbs/day) 2.31 Dissolved Iron monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Total Zinc 0.16 0.32 0.40 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0335 mgd during the period from October 1, 1998 through expiration are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Cyanide 0.06 (lbs/day) 0.12 (lbs/day) 0.55 Free Cyanide 0.012 0.024 0.03 Total Iron 0.26 (lbs/day) 0.52 (lbs/day) 2.31 Free Iron 0.72 1.43 1.79 Total Zinc 0.16 0.32 0.4 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0335 mgd during the period from September 29, 1995 through September 30, 1997 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.0335 mgd during the period from October 1, 1997 through expiration are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Dissolved Solids 2,500 5,000 6,250 The proposed effluent limits for monitoring point 101 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH within limits of 7.5 to 9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0029653. Sewerage, Jewish Community Center Day Camp, 601 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510.
This proposed action is for renewal issuance amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Spring Brook in Covington Township, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, 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 Pennsylvania-American Water Company's Waters Reservoir located approximately 4.7 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0078 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6 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 First Month through 24th Month monitor and report 25th Month through Expiration Date 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063681. Industrial waste, SIC: 7542, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L. P., 1182 Route 61 South, Pottsville, PA 17901.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated car wash wastewater into Schuylkill River in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill 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 the Pottstown Water Supply on Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .000125 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TSS 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0008443. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharges of treated process water, cooling water, sewage, stormwater and fly ash leachate from the Montour Steam Electric Station in Derry Township, Montour County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for these discharges to the receiving waters of Chillisquaque Creek and an unnamed tributary to Mud Creek, which are both 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority located on the Susquehanna River approximately 20 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 050, based on a design flow of 7.1 mgd for this discharge from the detention basin to Chillisquaque Creek are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 100 125 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Ammonia-N monitor and report Temperature This discharge shall not change the stream temperature by more than ±2°F in any one hour period pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Free Available Chlorine 0.08 0.19 Total Cl2, Residual 1st Month--36th Month report 37th Month--Permit Expiration Date 0.09 0.29 Total Copper monitor and report Total Aluminum monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report Total Iron 1.7 3.4 4.3 Total Thallium 0.0023 0.0046 0.0058 Total PCBs monitor and report Clam-trol-1 N. D. N. D. Clam-trol-2 N. D. N. D. Internal Monitoring Point 150, Unit No. 1 and Unit No. 2: The proposed effluent limits for this discharge of cooling tower blowdown are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Chromium 0.2 0.2 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 Outfall 051: The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, for this discharge from the sewage treatment plant to the stormwater basin are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Cl2 Residual monitor and report Fecal Coliform (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 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 052: The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.54 mgd, for this discharge from the stormwater basin to Chillisquaque Creek are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) TSS 30 125 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Total Cl2 Residual 1st Month--36th Month report 37th Month--Permit Expiration Date 0.09 0.29 Total PCBs monitor and report Total Aluminum monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Total Manganese monitor and report Internal Monitoring Point 152: The proposed effluent limits for this discharge of the final portion of cooling tower basin water to the stormwater basin during maintenance outages are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Total Chromium 0.2 0.2 Total Zinc 1.0 1.0 Outfall 055: The proposed effluent limits for this discharge of leachate/runoff from dry fly ash disposal area No. 3 to an unnamed tributary of Mud Creek that will occur only when a 10-year, 24-hour rainfall event is exceeded are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Cadmium monitor and report Total Copper monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Total Nickel monitor and report Total Selenium monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions:
(1) Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation.
(2) Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality-based effluent limitations.
(3) Requirement to submit acute chronic whole effluent toxicity testing.
(4) There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.
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 0046671. Sewage, Linden Hall United Steelworkers, R. D. 1, Linden Hall Road, Box 225A, Dawson, PA 15428.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Linden Hall United Steelworkers Sewage Treatment Plant in Lower Tyrone Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Youghiogheny 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport located on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.035 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 0096539. Sewage, Burrell Food Systems, Inc., 250 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1319, Indiana, PA 15701-1319.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Burrell Food Systems, Inc. STP in Burrell Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of the Conemaugh River, which are classified as a cold 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.4 12.8 Lead monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report 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 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.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.PA 0222372. Sewage, VFW Post 740, 10613 Route 98, Edinboro, PA 16412.
This application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Little Elk Creek in Franklin Township, Erie County. This is a new 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 are not potable water supplies (PWS) to consider between the point of discharge and Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average design flow of 0.001200 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N 6 12 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0030031. Sewage. Kerbert Enterprises, Inc., Kerbert Industrial Park, R. D. 6, P. O. Box 418, Meadville, PA 16335.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the unnamed tributary to Conneaut Outlet in Greenwood 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 General Authority of the City of Franklin on French Creek located in Franklin, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.5 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 9.0 18 Fecal Coliform (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 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222356. Industrial waste. Former Teledyne--Penn Union Facility, 350 Allwood Road, Clifton, New York 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 No. 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 .010 Trichloroethylene .026 .040 Cis-1, 2-Dichloroethylene monitoring only Total Iron 1.8 2.8 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
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