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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-1591

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[27 Pa.B. 5101]

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 1 (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 0051306.  Sewage, CGL Acquisitions/Camp Green Lane, 1495 Alan Wood Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Camp Green Lane in Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Ridge Valley Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of .042 mgd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)48
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
Phosphorus (as P)24
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (year 1)0.51.0
   (years 2 through 5)nondetectablenondetectable

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0052469.  Renewal, Dean and Marie Eyler, P. O. Box 53, Holicong, PA 18928.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Eyler's single family residence sewage treatment plant in Buckingham Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Lahaska Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water 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:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Monthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

  

   PA 0054658.  Sewage, New Hanover Township Authority, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from New Hanover Township Authority Treatment Plant in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Swamp 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 .1375 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)34.56
   (11-1 to 4-30)91418
Phosphorus (as P)234
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Years 1 and 2)0.51.2
   (Years 3, 4 and 5)0.30.8
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.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2306.

   PA 0062626.  SIC:  3728, Champion Spark Plug Company, 75 West Main Street, Weatherly, PA 18255-1099.

   This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of groundwater, clean-up water and stormwater to Hazel Creek in Weatherly Borough, Carbon 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 effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Northampton Borough Municipal Authority intake located on the Lehigh River.

   Outfall 101:  internal monitoring point for groundwater clean-up unit. The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.208 mgd, are:

Average
Discharge ParameterMonthly
Methylene ChlorideMinimum 95 percent removal
TetrachloroethyleneMinimum 95 percent removal
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMinimum 95 percent removal
TrichloroethyleneMinimum 95 percent removal

   Outfall 001, 002:

   No specific discharge parameters are being established for these stormwater outfalls. The permittee shall ensure that the discharge contains flows from stormwater areas only, no industrial process water is allowed to be discharged through these outfall points.

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0009628.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3795, General Dynamics Land Systems Division, 175 East Street, Eynon, PA 18403.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Wild Cat Creek in Archbald Borough, Lackawanna County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold 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 Danville Water Authority located at Danville.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.018 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Outfall 002

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.008 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Outfall 003

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

  

   PA 0013650.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3483, Chamberland Manufacturing Corp., 156 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505-1138.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Roaring Brook in City of Scranton, Lackawanna County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold 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 PPL Steam Electric Plant located at Berwick.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
TSS3060
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0013234.  Industrial waste, Tarkett, Inc., 800 Lamidex Plaza, P. O. Box 264, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water, stormwater from the Tarkett, Inc. facility located in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. This is an existing discharge to the Lehigh River.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.4 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5306075
Suspended Solids306075
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 0.3 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 003 are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater outfalls 004 and 005 are as follows: not monitored

  

   PA 0008524.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3674, Harris Semiconductor International, Inc., 125 Crestwood Road, Mountaintop, PA 18707.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated noncontact cooling water into Bow Creek in Wright 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 the Danville Borough Water Company located on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.30 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature
   January53
   February53
   March66
   April68
   May68
   June77
   July79
   August78
   September71
   October63
   November59
   December 58
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Month--36th Month)monitor and report
   (37th Month--Expiration)0.30.6

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0060241.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3469, Instrument Specialties, Inc., P. O. Box A, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and noncontact cooling water into Cherry Creek in Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe 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 the City of Easton located on the Delaware River.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of .095 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease7.9015.9030.0
Total Dissolved Solids2,0002,500
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Outfall 101

MonthlyDaily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Cadmium.26.69
Total Chromium0.501.0
Copper0.501.0
Lead0.430.69
Nickel1.02.0
Silver0.240.43
Zinc1.482.61
Total Cyanide0.651.0
Amenable Cyanide0.320.86
Total Toxic Organics2.13
Arsenicmonitor and report
3,3-Dichloro-Benzidinemonitor and report
N-Nitrosodi-Methylaminemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0061719.  Sewerage, Pinecrest Development Corporation, Edward P. Carroll, CEO, P. O. Box 760, Pocono Pines, PA 18350.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated, sewage into Beaver Creek in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe 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 the Hazleton Water Authority's Intake on the Lehigh River at White Haven.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.5 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD510.020.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
NO2 + NO3 (as N)14.028.0
Phosphorus (as P)1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 7.0 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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Months 1 through 36)monitor and report
   (Months 37 through 60)0.20.5

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028495.  Industrial waste, Rhone-Poulenc, Inc., 275 Keystone Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Rhone-Poulenc, Inc. facility in Lower Nazareth Township, Northampton County. This is an existing discharge to Monocacy Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.582 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfalls 003, 004, 005 and 006 are as follows:  not monitored.

  

   PA 0044024.  SIC:  0921, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 3, Mount Pleasant, PA 18453-0003.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the West Branch Lackwaxen River in Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County.

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

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg intake located on the Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 3.1 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Dissolved Oxygenminimum 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0029416.  Sewerage, Camp Weequahic, Inc., c/o Buddy Seffer, 42 Underwood Drive, West Orange, NJ 07052.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Sly Lake in Preston Township, Wayne 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 the Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.021 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Months 1 through 24)monitor and report
   (Months 25 through 60)1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0009733, Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4911, PECO Energy Company, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Peach Bottom Township, York County.

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

   Amendment No. 1 entails a 3-year study to be conducted that will thoroughly investigate the effects of operating the facility without any cooling towers. In addition, additives that have been approved subsequent to permit issuance have been included in this amendment.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.

   PA 0100099.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Harmony Area School District, R. D. 1, Box 96A, Westover, PA 16692.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Beaver Run in Burnside Township, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery, 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 0.0156 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS1020
Total Cl2 Residual
   (1st month--36th month)report
   (37th month--permit expiration date)1.02.3
Fecal Coliforms200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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