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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 5114]
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 0057819. Sewage, New Hanover Township, 2943 North Charlotte Street, Gilbertsville, PA 19525-9718.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from New Hanover Township wastewater treatment plant in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge 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 0.825 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 (7-1 to 10-31) Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0036897. Sewage, Borough of South Coatesville, 136 Modena Road, South Coatesville, PA 19320.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Borough of South Coatesville wastewater treatment plant in South Coatesville Borough, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to the West Branch of Brandywine 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 01, based on an average flow of 0.365 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 7.0 14.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 21.0 42.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0056316. Sewage, Robert G. Fitton, 3260 Mink Road, Kintnersville, PA 18930-9547.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in Springfield Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an 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 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0011436. Industrial waste, Handy and Harmon Tube Company, 701 West Township Line Road, Norristown, PA 19403-4629.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater and stormwater from the Handy and Harmon Tube Company in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Stoney 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 average flows are as follows:
For Monitoring Point MP101:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Chloroform 0.086 0.22 Tetrachloroethylene 0.010 0.025 1,1,1 Trichloroethane monitor/report Trichloroethylene 0.0097 0.024 Zinc monitor/report For Outfall 001 during nonstormwater events:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 90°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report Stormwater monitoring for Outfall 001 as follows:
Instantaneous Maximum 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 Dissolved Iron monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA 0063266. Industrial waste, SIC: 2611, Ponderosa Fibres of PA, 6 Horwith Drive, P. O. Box 190, Northampton, PA 18067.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process into the Lehigh River in Northampton Borough, Northampton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements for TDS and Total Phenols were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .360 mgd are:
Monthly Average Daily Maximum Instantaneous Parameter (lbs/day) (lbs/day) Maximum (lbs/day) CBOD5 1,156 2,127 Percent Removal/CBOD5 monitor and report TSS 180 340 Percent/Removal/TSS monitor and report TDS 17,000 17,000 Color 100 pt-CO units Temperature 110°F pH 6--9 su at all times Total Phenols monitor and report Stormwater Outfalls 001 and 002--Uncontaminated stormwater
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0034304. Industrial waste and Sewage, SIC: 3341, Cambridge Lee Industries, P. O. Box 14026, Reading, PA 19612-4026.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage and industrial waste to Schuylkill River, in Ontelaunee 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 Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.04 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report -- (Final) 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.392 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Osmotic Pressure monitor and report -- -- Total Zinc 0.796 1.592 1.990 Total Copper 0.121 0.242 0.303 Total Molybdenum monitor and report -- -- Temperature -- monitor and report -- The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Osmotic Pressure monitor and report -- -- Oil and Grease 15 30 30 Total Zinc 0.796 1.592 1.990 Total Copper 0.121 0.242 0.303 Total Molybdenum monitor and report -- -- Temperature -- monitor and report -- 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.
PA 0013609. Industrial waste, SIC: 3089, 2541, 2542 and 3827, HMG Intermark Worldwide Manufacturing Company, 234 South Eighth Street, Reading, PA 19602-1217.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Schuylkill River, in Reading City, 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 Borough of Pottstown located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.10 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0 to 9.0 su at all times Total Suspended Solids 10 20 25 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0003042. Industrial waste, SIC: 2819, Welland Chemical, Inc., P. O. Box 26, Mill Street, Newell, PA 15466.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, from the Newell Works in Newell Borough, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela 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 the Washington Township Municipal Authority, located at 1390 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, 4.1 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.06 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 Oil and Grease 15 20 Temperature (°F) 110 Ammonia (as N) 6.4 64 Nitrate (as N) 150 300 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Outfall 003: existing discharge, design flow of 0.003 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 Oil and Grease 15 20 Temperature (°F) 110 Ammonia (as N) 6.4 64 Nitrate (as N) 150 300 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
PA 0095231. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, P. O. Box 351, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Arcadia Water Treatment Plant in Montgomery Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, UNT to Cush Creek, classified as a CWF fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0008 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Total 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 0095265. Industrial waste, SIC, Heilwood Water Treatment Plant, Indiana County Municipal Services Authority, P. O. Box 351, Indiana, PA 15701.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Heilwood Water Treatment Plant in Pine Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary to Yellow Creek, classified as a cold water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Total 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 0032425. Sewage, DCNR--Bureau of State Parks, Ohiopyle State Park, P. O. Box 105, Dinnerbell Road, Ohiopyle, PA 15470-0105.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Ohiopyle State Park Campground Sewage Treatment Plant in Stewart Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of 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 North Fayette County Municipal Authority located on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.04 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.5 5.0 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 0.01 0.02 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 0216747. Sewage, Consol PA Coal Company, Waynesburg Operations, P. O. Box 174, Graysville, PA 15337.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from West Finley Portal STP in West Finley Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as drainage swale to Robinson Fork, 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 Bayer Corporation on the Ohio River in West Virginia.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 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) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 30 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 0.5 1.0 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.
Northwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6942.PA 0221210. Sewage, Faith Baptist Church of Albion, 11311 State Route 18, Albion, PA 16410-0013.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Conneaut Creek in Conneaut Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no potable water supply affected by the discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.0008 mgd, are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Phosphorus as P 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0001791. Industrial waste, SIC: 3499 and 3089, Osram Sylvania Products, 816-827 Lexington Avenue, Warren, PA 16365.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial wastewater, NCCW and stormwater to the Allegheny River in the City of Warren, Warren 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 97 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.33962 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 101
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Cadmium 0.004 0.008 0.010 Total Chromium 0.8 1.6 2.0 Total Copper 2.07 3.38 5.2 Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.1 Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 5.9 Total Silver 0.015 0.03 0.042 Total Zinc 0.8 1.41 2.0 Total Cyanide** .65 1.2 1.6 Total Toxic Organics*** 2.13 Total Suspended Solids 20 60 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Fluoride 72 112 180 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.285 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Copper monitor and report pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.126 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 002
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.063 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.058 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 004
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Copper monitor and report pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0046 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 006
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:
Outfall No. 005, 006, 007, 008, 009 and 010
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) These discharges are uncontaminated stormwater discharges. Refer to Special Condition No. 6 in Part C of this permit. The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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