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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 3273]
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 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 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 0056383. Sewage, Todd Rabenold, 1241 Roundhouse Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the small flow sewage treatment plant in Haycock Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Dimple 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, based on an average flow of 500 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 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.
PA 0053180. Sewage, Montgomery Township Municipal Authority, 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from wastewater treatment plant in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Little Neshaminy 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, based on an average flow of 0.750 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 19 24 38 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.2 8.4 Nitrate & Nitrate (as N) 8.7 17.4 (7-1 to 10-31) Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 (4-1 to 10-31) Total Residual
Chlorine0.4 1.0 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 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 2.4 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0 Nitriate and Nitrate 9 18 (7-1 to 10-31) Phosphorus 0.65 1.30 (4-1 to 10-31) Total Residual Chlorine 0.025 0.083 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 not in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA-0062383. Industrial waste, SIC: 5499, 3 Springs Water Company, 1800 Pine Run Road, Laurel Run, PA 18702.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into an unnamed Tributary to Pine Creek in Laurel Run Borough, 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 Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0064 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times 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 0088471. SIC Code 5171, Industrial waste. Eldorado Properties Corp. (Middletown Petroleum Storage Terminal), 900 Eisenhower Boulevard, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Laurel Run, in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin 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 the Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 for a design flow of 0.576 mgd and 0.720 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable
Petroleum Hydrocarbons-- 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 0020826. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Dover Township, 2480 West Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Conewago Creek, in Conewago Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, 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 the Wrightsville Water Supply Company intake located in York County on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 8 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 XXX 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 XXX 9.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average 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 not in effect.
PA 0081442. SIC Code 8211, Sewage, South Eastern School District (Kennard-Dale High School), P. O. Box 217, Fawn Grove, PA 17321.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Falling Branch Creek, in Fawn Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.050 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.12 0.40 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml as a geometric average 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 0111490. SIC Code 3231, Industrial waste, Guardian Industries Corp., 6395 State Route 103 North, Building No. 35, Lewistown, PA 17044-2434.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Juniata River, in Granville Township, Mifflin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, 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 the United Water Company intake located on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, PA. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.3185 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 10 XXX 20 Oil and Grease 15 XXX 30 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 XXX 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times 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 0088463. SIC Code 6514, Sewage, David L. Miller, R. R. 3, Box 236, Tyrone, PA 16686.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Gypsy Run, in Snyder Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, 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 United Water Supply located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Color monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average 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 0022250. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Biglerville Borough Authority, 33 Musselman Avenue, Biglerville, PA 17307.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Conewago Creek in Butler Township, Adams County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery, 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.370 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 XXX 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 XXX 9.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.17 XXX 0.57 Total Copper monitor and report XXX 0.03 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0081019. SIC Code 3678, Industrial waste, E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Fishing Creek Facility, Corporate Remediation Group, Barley Mill Plaza, Building 27, Lancaster Pike and Route 141, Wilmington, DE 19805.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Fishing Creek, in Fairview Township, York 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 Wrightsville Borough Authority on the Susquehanna located in Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .144 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times 1,1-Dichloroethylene .004 .008 .010 1,1-Dichlorethane monitor and report 1,2-Transdichloroethylene 0.39 0.78 0.98 1,1,1-Trichloroethane 0.68 1.36 1.70 Trichloroethylene 0.50 1.00 1.25 Tetrachloroethylene monitor and report Chloroethane 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0023159. Sewage, Crescent-South Heights Municipal Authority, Riverview Road, Glenwillard, PA 15046.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Crescent-South Heights Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Ohio 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: Arco Chemical Company BV Plant on the Ohio River (RMP 29.5).
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.396 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 10-31) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (11-1 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 0030881. Sewage, Charleroi Area School District, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi, PA 15022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Charleroi Area School STP in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an Unnamed Tributary of 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 Company, Aldrich Station.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .03 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) 4.5 9.0 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 .24 .56 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 0203971. Sewage, Framar, Inc., 424 Jamie Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Cedarbrook Golf Course STP in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an 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: Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, McKeesport Plant, on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0076 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) 2.4 4.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.2 14.4 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) 0.20 0.45 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l 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 0222151-Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Crompton Corporation, One American Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831.
This Departmental action is for revoke and reissuance of NPDES PA 0222151-Amendment No. 1, to discharge treated groundwater to Tunungwant Creek in Bradford, McKean 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 PA/NY state line on Tunungwant Creek located at Bradford, McKean County, approximately 2.7 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .367 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Iron Interim Limits XX XX XX *Final Limits 3.5 7 8.8 Oil and Grease 15 30 Dissolved Iron 7 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times * Refer to Schedule of Compliance on Page 19.
1. Final Technology based limitation for Total Iron
2. Chemical Additives Special Condition
3. Condition requiring operation of the interim groundwater pump and treatment facilities.
4. Condition requiring sludge removal and reporting.
5. Condition requiring influent sampling for total and dissolved iron.
6. Schedule of Compliance to meet Total Iron limitations.The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0100757. Sewage. Lakeview Mobile Estates, Georgetown Road and Route 73, New Lebanon, PA 16145.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to Mill Creek in New Lebanon Borough, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold 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 Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 14.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia (5-1 to 10-31) 7.5 15 (11-1 to 4-30) Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 6,400/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine 0.81 1.88 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0221627. Sewage, Dennis and Anna Bowser, Tri-Lane Mobile Home Park, R. D. 7, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated waste to an Unnamed Tributary to Little Neshannock Creek in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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 considered during the evaluation is the Municipal Authority of North Sewickley on the Beaver River located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 35 miles downstream from point of discharge.
Existing treatment consists of the following: aerated septic tanks and unaerated septic tanks, dosing intermittent sand filtration, tablet chlorination and discharge.
Outfall No. 001
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 18 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,200/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.38 0.89 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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