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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[28 Pa.B. 1847]
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 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 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 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 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, Conshohicken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0053325. Industrial waste, Willow Grove Air Reserve Station, 913 Airlift Wing, County Line Road and Route 611, Willow Grove, PA 19090-5236.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge groundwater seepage and stormwater from Willow Grove Air Reserve Station airport activities located in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Park 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 from the stormwater retention basin are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report Suspended Solids monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report monitor/report Chemical Oxygen Demand monitor/report monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report monitor/report Naphthalene monitor/report monitor/report Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Ethylbenzene monitor/report monitor/report Toluene monitor/report monitor/report Total Xylenes monitor/report monitor/report Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Propylene Glycol monitor/report monitor/report Cumene monitor/report monitor/report 1,2-Dibromoethane monitor/report monitor/report 1,2-Dichloroethane monitor/report monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Stormwater Discharge Requirements.
Groundwater Assessment Requirements.
PA 0020460, Amendment No. 4. Sewage, Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Authority, 180 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 31, Sellersville, PA 18960.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pennridge Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the East Branch Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for phosphorus for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 4.0 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Phosphorus as P (4-1-98 to 9-30-98) 2.0 3.0 4.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0055565. Industrial waste, Wings Field Associates, 1501 Narcissa Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from an oil/water separator serving the Wings Field fueling facilities and stormwater runoff from the rest of the facility in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Prophecy 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 (oil/water separator), based on an average storm event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 (stormwater only), based on an average storm event are as follows:
Maximum Parameter Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Effluent Guideline Pollutants monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report Other Requirements:
1. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent
2. Change of Ownership
3. Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff
4. Monitoring and Reporting
5. PPC Plan Requirements
6. Other Wastewaters
7. Definitions
8. Stormwater Only Outfalls
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 0063789. Sewerage, SIC, J & J Enterprises (Close Quarters Restaurant), 250 North Wyoming Street, Hazleton, PA 18201.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Tunkhannock Creek in Kidder Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent limits were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .003 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 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 minimum 5.0 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063797. Sewerage, Pocono Valley Personal Care, R. R. 1, Box 1416, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Cherry Creek in Hamilton 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 were evaluated at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0065 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6.0 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063053. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Tamaqua Area Water Authority, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Little Schuylkill River in Rush Township, Schuylkill 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pottstown WTP on the Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.176 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH 6--9 std. units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0043662-A1. Sewerage, Camp Equinunk/Blue Ridge, Manchester Township, Wayne County.
This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Little Equinunk Creek in Manchester Township, Wayne County. This amendment reflects a change in the discharge flow from 0.100 mgd to 0.06 mgd.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The effluent requirements were determined at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.4 4.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.2 14.4 Dissolved Oxygen a 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0085090. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Berks Products Corporation, P. O. Box 421, Reading, PA 19603-0421.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bernhart Creek, 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 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 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor and report pH 6--9 at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 XXX monitor and report XXX COD XXX monitor and report XXX TSS XXX monitor and report XXX Total Phosphorus XXX monitor and report XXX Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Iron XXX monitor and report XXX pH XXX monitor and report XXX Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons XXX monitor and report XXX The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0038415. Sewage, SIC: 4952, East Pennsboro Township Board of Commissioners, c/o Robert L. Gill, Manager, 98 South Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in East Pennsboro 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 effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.70 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.SEW-PA 0209601. SIC: 4952, N. E. Hub Partners, L. P., P. O. Box 878, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Farmington Township, Tioga County.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Cummings Creek in Farmington Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is 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 assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at the PA-NY state border.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 2 4.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
SEW-PA 0209619. SIC: 4952, N. E. Hub Partners, L. P., P. O. Box 878, Wellsboro, PA 16901, Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Crawford Hollow in Lawrence Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is 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 assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at the PA-NY state border.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 2 4.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Other Conditions: none.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209627. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Curtis Runyan and Nancy Evans, R. R. 6, Box 189, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Stowell Run in Shippen Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 Jersey Shore Water Authority located at Jersey Shore.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Total Cl2 Residual report report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--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 0023434. Sewage, Borough of Koppel, Borough Building, Arthur Street and Third Avenue, Koppel, PA 16136.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Koppel Borough Wastewater Treatment Facility in the Borough of Koppel, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Beaver 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority on the Beaver River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.22 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0095281. Sewage, Hoffbrau Haus, Inc., 200 Route 286 East, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for renewal/transfer of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Hoffbrau Haus Sewage Treatment Plant in White Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Ramsey Run, 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company on Two Lick Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.002 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) 21 42 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 15,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0098043. Sewage, Gilbert Development Corporation, Drawer D, 8535 Mason Dixon Highway, Somerset, PA 15501.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Gnagey Restaurant Sewage Treatment Plant in Elk Lick Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Casselman 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 Ohiopyle Borough Waterworks.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .002 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) 6.0 12.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 18.0 36.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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