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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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[28 Pa.B. 54]
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 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 that has been 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 0055158. Sewage, Roger and Theresa Bahnck, 327 Durham Road, Ottsville, PA 18942.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from small flow sewage treatment plant in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Haycock 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 (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 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report 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.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager--Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0060071. Industrial Waste, SIC 2836, Connaught Laboratories, Inc., P. O. Box 187, Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling tower and boiler blowdown and sewage into Swiftwater Creek in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics were evaluated at the point of discharge.
Process wastewater, cooling tower and boiler blowdown and sewage.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.15 mgd are:
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Instantaneous
MaximumParameter (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l) BOD5 85% removal (1) COD 220 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Dissolved Solids 1,800 2,700 Fecal Coliform (10-1 to 4-30) 2000/100 ml as a geometric mean (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean Mercury 0.001 mg/l 0.002 mg/l 0.0025 mg/l Cadmium monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 SU (1) 15 mg/l when influent BOD is less than 100 mg/l.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0070301. Sewerage, SPG, Inc. d/b/a Whispering Hollow North Mobile Home Park, c/o Frank Surnamer, 139 Country Club Road, Northampton, PA 18067.
The proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Hokendaugua Creek in Moore Township, Northampton 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) considering during the evaluation is City of Allentown on the Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.011 mgd are:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Maximum Parameter (mg/l) (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 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 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. Total Residual Chlorine (Months 1 thru 24) monitor and report (Months 25 thru 60) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0070483. Industrial waste, Grand Central Sanitary Landfill, Inc., 1963 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated and untreated stormwater from the Grand Central Landfill in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. These are existing discharges to unnamed tributaries of the Little Bushkill Creek and Waltz 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 0.02 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 75 TDS 2,400 6,000 Oil and Grease 15 30 NH3-N 3 6 Total Iron 2.5 6.25 Total Manganese 2.5 6.25 Total Mercury 0.0003 0.0008 True Color 100 pt. co. units Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Fecal Coliform 200 #/100 ml as a geometric average NO2 plus NO3 (as N) 213 533 Total Beryllium 0.0016 0.004 Total Molybdenum 0.186 0.465 Total Silver 0.0028 0.007 Total Tin 0.071 0.178 Total Zinc 0.356 0.890 Total Phenols 0.118 0.295 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.06 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) NO2 plus NO3 (as N) 204 510 Total Beryllium 0.0015 0.0038 Total Molybdenum 0.178 0.445 Total Silver 0.0027 0.0068 Total Tin 0.068 0.170 Total Zinc 0.341 0.852 Total Phenols 0.113 0.282 The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 005, 007 and 008 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report TDS monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Organic Carbon monitor/report Total Chromium monitor/report Total Mercury monitor/report Total Selenium monitor/report Total Silver monitor/report NH3-N monitor/report Total Cyanide monitor/report Total Arsenic monitor/report Total Magnesium monitor/report Total Barium monitor/report Total Cadmium monitor/report NO2 plus NO3 (as N) monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.
PA 0033782. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Timberend Estates, Inc., Muncy, PA 17756.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Twin Run in Fairfield Township, 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.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.08 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Cl2 Residual (1st month--36th month) report (37th month--permit expiration date) 1.0 2.3 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 to 9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0001864. Industrial waste, SIC: 2032, 2033, 2035 and 2099, Heinz USA, P. O. Box 57, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from Pittsburgh Plant in City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, of the Allegheny River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is West View Municipal Authority, located at Neville Island, 6.46 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 2.0 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 236 474 14 28 TSS 200 351 12 21 Temperature (°F) 110 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 001: new discharge, design to Allegheny River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This parameter shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff and wastewater contributions from Internal Point 101. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002941. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, West Penn Power Company, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage, stormwater, leachate and untreated cooling water stormwater from Hatfield's Ferry Power Station in Monongahela Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, of Monongahela River (Outfalls 001--006, 008--010) and Little Whiteley Creek (Outfall 007), both classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority, located in Greensburg, PA, 6.46 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0086 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 102: existing (emergency overflow) discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Internal Monitoring Point 202: existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 TSS 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 Internal Monitoring Point 302: existing emergency overflow discharge to outfall 002.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 50 See Item No. 8 in Part C of the permit. pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Internal Monitoring Point 402: existing stormwater runoff from coal handling and maintenance shed areas:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Iron monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 3.6 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Free available chlorine 0.2 0.5 Temperature (°F) 110 Chromium The Department understands that the applicant does not use zinc or chromium compounds in the cooling water. Therefore, no limitations or monitoring requirements has been placed on zinc or chromium and the applicant is prohibited from using zinc or chromium compounds in the cooling water unless the applicant obtains an amendment to the permit from the Department. Zinc pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Internal Monitoring Point 003: existing discharge, design flow of 6.05 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This discharge shall consist of intake traveling screen backwash only. Debris collection from the intake traveling screens shall not be returned to the waterways. Outfall 004: existing emergency overflow discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 50 See Item No. 8 in Part C of the Permit. pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 005: existing discharge, design flow of 0.43 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This discharge shall consist of strainer backwash only. Debris collection from the strainer shall not be returned to the waterway. Internal Monitoring Point 106: existing discharge to Outfall 006.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Iron 1.0 Copper 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 006: existing discharge, design flow of 3.8 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Outfall 007: existing discharge, design flow of 0.093 mgd
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 100 Aluminum 1.0 2.0 Iron 3.0 6.0 Manganese monitor and report pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from effective date through 3 years after effective date.
Outfall 007: existing, design flow of 0.093
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended solids 3.0 100 Aluminum 0.6 1.2 Iron 1.8 3.6 Manganese 1.2 2.4 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The permittee is authorized to discharge from 3 years after effective date through expiration date.
Outfall 009: stormwater runoff from plant area.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Iron monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report
Outfall 010: existing stormwater runoff from hillside.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Iron monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report
Outfalls 012 and 013 and Internal Monitoring Point 502: existing stormwater runoff
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This discharge from these outfalls shall only consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff. Other Conditions:
1. Outfall Nos. 008 and 011 have been eliminated.
2. See Item No. 15 in Part C of the Permit regarding IMP 402.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0091910. Industrial waste, SIC: 4953, Alex E. Paris Contracting Co., Inc., Route 18, P. O. 369, Atlasburg, PA 15004.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated leachate from Paris Fly Ash Landfill in Hanover Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, wetland flowing to Wingfield Run, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd. (Interim Limits)
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 60 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 120 240 Ammonia-Nitrogen 33 66 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Aluminum 0.415 0.830 Boron 3.04 6.08 Iron 1.2 2.4 Dissolved Iron 0.3 0.6 Manganese 1.16 2.3 Selenium 0.004 0.008 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd. (Final Limits)
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 60 Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg) 51 102 Ammonia-Nitrogen 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.019 0.048 Aluminum 0.415 0.830 Boron 3.04 6.08 Iron 1.2 2.4 Dissolved Iron 0.3 0.6 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Selenium 0.004 0.008 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0022241. Sewage, Borough of California, P. O. Box 696, 1 Green Street, California, PA 15419.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the California Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in California 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 Newell Authority on the Monongahela River (0.8 mile downstream from discharge).
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.0 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 002 through 004 which discharge to the receiving waters known as the Monongahela River serve as combined sewer outflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant and are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0217786. Sewage, Borough of New Eagle, 157 Main Street, New Eagle, PA 15067.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the proposed New Eagle Sewage Treatment Plant in the Borough of New Eagle, 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 Works on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office, Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0026271--Amendment No. 1. Sewage. Meadville Area Sewer Authority, 984 Water Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to French Creek in Meadville, 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 City of Franklin on French Creek located in Franklin, approximately 26 miles below point of discharge.
This amendment is for modification of Special ConditionE Developing and Implementing a Pretreatment Program.
The EPA waiver is not 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.
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