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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 3747]
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 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 comment 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 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 office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations 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.
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 0038296. Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc. (R&M), Ten Penn Center, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This application is for modification of an NPDES permit to include Outfall 002, which discharges treated groundwater from a petroleum marketing terminal in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This is an amendment to an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary of Pennypack Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 (stormwater runoff) are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (treated groundwater), based on an average flow of 2,880 gpd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Total BETX* 0.1 0.2 0.25 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Naphthalene monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report MTBE monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report pH within limit of 6--9 at all times *Sum of benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylenes
Other Requirements:
1. DMR to DEP
2. Remedial Measures
3. Change in Ownership
4. Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff
5. PPC Plan Requirements
6. Other Wastewaters
7. Definitions
8. Applicable Standard BAT
9. Proper Sludge Disposal
10. DMR Submission for Nonconstructed Facilities.
11. 2/Month Monitoring
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0021172. Sewage, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Harvey Avenue sewage treatment plant located at north end of Harvey Avenue in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Cooks Run a tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average annual flow of 0.9 million gallons per day are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.4 2.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.8 5.6 Nitrate and Nitrate (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 9.6 19.2 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.06 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Maximum Daily Total Copper 0.021 0.042 0.054 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Water Quality Based Effluent Limitations of 0.121 mg/l as an average monthly and 0.242 mg/l as maximum daily for total copper may become effective pending approval of the proposed water effect ratio.
Monitoring discharge for hardness.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Effective disinfection.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0088048. Sewage, SIC: 4952, New Morgan Borough Council, 200 Bethlehem Drive, Suite 207, Morgantown, PA 19543.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Conestoga River, in Caernarvon 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.300 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 XXX 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 XXX 18.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.5 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 mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,900/100 ml as a geometric mean Thalliaum 0.007 XXX 0.018 Zinc 0.271 XXX 0.678 Free Cyanide 0.018 XXX 0.045 Boron 5.8 XXX 14.5 Phenol 0.072 XXX 0.18 Benzene 0.030 XXX 0.05 Chlorobenzene 0.072 XXX 0.18 Chloroform 0.120 XXX 0.30 Methyl Chloride 0.100 XXX 0.25 Aluminum 1.8 XXX 4.5 Total Iron 5.4 XXX 13.5 Manganese 5.8 XXX 14.5 Dissolved Iron 1.0 XXX 2.5 Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0208779. Industrial waste, SIC: 3111, Wickett & Craig of America, Inc., 120 Cooper Road, Curwensville, PA 16833.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield 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 GPU Generation located at Shawville,
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.159 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum BOD5 66 145 165 88 192 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 45 90 114 60 119 (11-1 to 4-30) 90 180 180 119 239 TSS 96 208 240 127 276 Total Phenols 3.3 5.2 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Chromium 1.5 3.7 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times 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 0002925. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, West Penn Power, doing business as Allegheny Power, 800 Cabin Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15061-1689.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water, stormwater from Springdale Power Station in Springdale Township, 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 Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority, located at 721 Allegheny Avenue, 4.2 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 201: existing boiler blowdown discharge to Outfall 001
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 Since Springdale Power Station is in ''Cold Reserve,'' there should not be any discharge of boiler blowdown from this outfall. See Item No. 2 in Part C of the permit. pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 001: existing discharge to Allegheny River
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 This outfall is only authorized to receive and discharge wastewater from internal monitoring point 101, while the Springdale Power Station is in ''Cold Reserve'' status. See Item Nos. 2, 6 and 9 I Part C of the permit. pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 002: existing intake screen backwash discharge to the Allegheny River.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The debris collected on the intake screen shall not be returned to the waterway. Other Conditions: The Springdale Power Station has been ''Cold Reserve'' status since 1984.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0027537. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Township of Shaler, 300 Wetzel Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water (spent brine, zeolite softener rewash water, filter rewash water) from Shaler Township Municipal Water Authority in Shaler Township, 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, 9.52 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.022 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 60 Iron 2 4 Aluminum 4 8 Manganese 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0090271. Industrial waste, SIC: 4953, Duquesne Light Company, 411 Seventh Avenue, P. O. Box 1930, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-1930.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and stormwater from the Fern Valley Disposal Site in Jefferson Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary, 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 PA American Water Company, located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 18.1 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.066 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 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Aluminum 5.0 10.0 12.5 Iron 3.5 7.0 8.75 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Outfall 002: existing discharge
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Aluminum 5.0 10.0 Iron 3.5 7.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.066 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 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Aluminum 5.0 10.0 Iron 3.5 7.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 004: existing stormwater discharge
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Aluminum monitor and report Iron monitor and report
PA 0034614. Sewage, RAS Development Corporation, 12 Arentzen Boulevard, Charleroi, PA 15022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mountain Pine Resort STP in Saltlick Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Indian Creek, which are classified as a high quality 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 Westmoreland Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .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 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0091588. Sewage, Yough School District, 99 Lowber Road, Herminie, PA 15637.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Yough Jr. High School STP in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an Unnamed Tributary of Sewickley Creek, 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 McKeesport Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .0135 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) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0 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 Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .18 .41 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.
PA 0092894. Sewage, Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, Waynesburg Operation, P. O. Box 174, Graysville, PA 15337.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Bailey Mine Sewage Treatment Plant in Richhill Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Enlow Fork, 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 City of Sistersville Water Company located on the Ohio River.
Outfall 004: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 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) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 4,000/100 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096695. Sewage, Frazier School District, 403 West Constitution Street, Perryopolis, PA 15473.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Central Elementary School STP in Jefferson Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Little Redstone Creek, 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 California Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .005 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) 9.0 18.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 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 (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 0203815-A1. Industrial waste, SIC: 4512 and 4581, Allegheny County, Department of Aviation, P. O. Box 12370, Pittsburgh, PA 15231-0370.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated leachate and untreated stormwater from Pittsburgh International Airport in Findlay Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Unnamed Tributary, classified as a trout stocked fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Midland Borough Water Authority, located at Midland, PA 32 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0144 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 35 70 Iron 3.5 7.0 Manganese 2.0 4.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Internal Monitoring Point 167: new discharge, design flow of 0.009 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 60 CBOD5 10 20 Oil and Grease 15 30 MBAS 1.0 2.0 Benzene 0.005 0.01 Total Residual Chlorine 0.07 0.16 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 067: New discharge, design flow of 0.009 mgd.
The discharge from this outfall shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff and sources at Internal Monitoring Point 167.
Outfalls 068, 069, 070, 071 and 071: New discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
The discharge from these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff and groundwater.
PA 0216984. Sewage, Shannock Valley General Services Authority, P. O. Box 157, Yatesboro, PA 16263.
This application is for renewal and modification of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from NuMine STP in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Cowanshannock Creek, 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 Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority on the Allegheny River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.065 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 7,000/100 ml as a geometric mean pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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