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APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 4941]
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 wastewater 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 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 0058114. Sewage, Cheryl A. and Shirley J. Newton, 228 Green Tree Tavern Road, North Wales, PA 19454.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Newton Residence STP in Upper Salford Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Vaughn Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company in Upper Providence Township.
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 Nitrogen 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA 0026018. Sewage, Borough of West Chester, 401 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from West Chester Borough's Taylor Run WWTP in East Bradford Township, Chester County. This is existing discharge to Taylor Run.
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 1.5 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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.05 0.12 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 not in effect.
Conditions for future permit modifications.
Effective disinfection.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0009571. SIC Codes 2026, 2024, 2023, Industrial Waste, Fairmont Products, 15 Kishacoquillas Street, Belleville, PA 17004-0977.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Little Kishacoquillas Creek, in Union Township, Mifflin County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 United Water Company located on the Susquehanna River located in Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 002, 003 and 004 for a total design flow of 0.267 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH From 6.0 to 9.0 at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.6 Temperature (Discharge) XXX monitor and report XXX 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 0009733. SIC Code 4911, Industrial Waste, PECO Energy Company, Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, 965 Chesterbrook Boulevard 62A-2, Wayne, PA 19087.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Peach Bottom Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH From 6.0 to 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine XXX XXX 0.2 Temperature monitor and report Clam-Trol (CT-1) monitor and report Clam-Trol (CT-2) monitor and report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 301 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 401 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 501 for a design flow of 0.048 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Phosphorus 2 4 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 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Discharge limited to raw intake screen backwash only. All debris collected on the intake screens shall be collected and not discharged back to the river. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 601 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 100 100 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are:
Composite Grab Parameter Sample (mg/l) Sample (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor and report COD monitor and report TSS monitor and report Total Phosphorus monitor and report TKN monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report pH (S. U.) 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 not in effect.
PA 0088501. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Adams County Welcome Center, 2140 Herr Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103-1699.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of treated sewage to Plum Run, in Watershed 13-D, in Cumberland Township, Adams 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 City of Frederick located in Frederick, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.011 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) 13 26 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 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) 24,000/100 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0094536. Sewage. Forest Hills School District, P. O. Box 158, Sidman, PA 15955-0158.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Forest Hills Middle School STP in Croyle Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of South Fork Little Conemaugh, 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: Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.019 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 7.0 14.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 14.0 28.0 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 monitor and report 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.
PA 0094994. Sewage, Kennywood Entertainment Partners, L. P., 4800 Kennywood Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Idlewild Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Ligonier, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Loyalhanna Creek, 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: Latrobe Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.004 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 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) 2000/100 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 0204366. Sewage. SFX Entertainment and Pavilion, 2825 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Star Lake Amphitheatre STP in Hanover Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary to Harmon 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: City of Wheeling.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.018 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 8.5 17.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (5-1 to 10-31) 0.35 0.9 (11-1 to 4-30) 0.45 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0216666. Sewage, Cyprus Cumberland Resources, P. O. Box 1020, Waynesburg, PA 15370.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Cumberland Mine Main Portal STP in Whiteley Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Whiteley Creek, 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: Masontown Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 Day 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 8.0 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 0.13 0.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 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 0004181. Industrial Waste, SIC 3317, Damascus Tube Company, 795 Reynolds Industrial Park, Greenville, PA 16125.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated I. W., noncontact and contact cooling water and stormwater to the Shenango River in Pymatuning Township, Mercer 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 Sharpsville Municipal Authority on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 8 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd, are:
Suboutfall No. 101
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Chromium XX XX Nickel XX XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0013 mgd, are:
Suboutfall No. 301
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 20 40 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.080 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
This discharge shall consist of wastewater from Suboutfalls 101 and 301,
noncontact cooling water and stormwater.The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.003 mgd, are:
Suboutfall No. 202
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 20 40 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0071 mgd are:
Outfall No. 002
This discharge shall consist of wastewater from Suboutfall 202,
noncontact cooling water, boiler blowdown and stormwater.The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of n/a mgd, are:
Outfall No. 003
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This discharge shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. XX--Monitor and report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031879. Sewage. Pittsburgh District Church of the Nazarene--Mt. Chestnut District Center Sewage Treatment Plant, 177 North Road, Butler, PA 16001.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to Unnamed Tributary to Mulligan Run in Franklin Township, Butler 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 Harmony Borough water intake on Little Connoquenessing Creek located at Harmony Borough, approximately 12 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.0295 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0103896. Industrial Waste, SIC 4953. County Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 237, Leeper, PA 16233.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated industrial waste to Unnamed Tributary to Walley Run in Farmington Township, Clarion 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 Allegheny River and Emlenton Water Company located on Emlenton, approximately 75 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.03 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX CBOD5 37 140 140 Total Suspended Solids 27 88 88 NH3-N 4.9 10 12.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml at all times (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml at all times Oil and Grease 15 30 Antimony 0.071 0.142 0.177 Aluminum 0.275 0.55 0.687 Barium 0.3 0.6 0.75 Total Iron 3.5 7 8.75 Managanese 1 2 2.5
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.PA 0010031. Industrial Waste, SIC 4911, Reliant Energy Mid-Atlantic Power Holdings, LLC, P. O. Box 1050, 1001 Broad Street, Johnstown, PA 15907-1050.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of untreated cooling water, storm water, leachate, treated process water, sewage and coal pile runoff from the Shawville Steam Electric Station to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Bradford Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Pennsylvania American Water Co. located at Milton approximately 150 river miles downstream.
Outfall 001, Outfall 002, Outfall 003, Outfall 009, Outfall 010 and Outfall 012: All outfalls consist of stormwater runoff from various areas of the plant site. Monitoring only is required for total suspended solids, total copper, total nickel, total zinc, dissolved iron, oil and grease and pH.
Internal monitoring point 101, Internal monitoring point 201 and Internal monitoring point 102: IMP 101 consists of an emergency overflow of stormwater from the surge/settling pond at the north ash disposal site. IMP 201 consists of an overflow of the leachate and seepage collection area at the toe of the north ash disposal site. IMP 102 consists of an emergency overflow of the leachate pump station. Monitoring only is required for flow, total suspended solids, total iron, total manganese, total aluminum, total zinc and pH.
Internal monitoring point 205: consists of the discharge from the sewage treatment plant and is based on the design flow of 0.009 mgd.
The proposed effluent limits are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 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 pH greater than 6.0 at all times Internal monitoring point 405: consists of effluent from the industrial waste treatment system. The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 1.3 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 100.0 Oil and Grease 15.0 20.0 30.0 Total Iron 1.8 3.6 4.5 Total Manganese 2.1 4.2 5.3 Total Aluminum 3.7 7.4 9.3 Total Zinc 0.3 0.6 0.8 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times Outfall 008 and Outfall 008A: outfall 008 consists of the discharge of once through cooling water.
Outfall 008A is a portion of this discharge used during the winter for deicing the plant intake.
The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 424 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Chlorine Residual limitation effective when chlorine is used 0.20 Temperature monitor only influent and effluent Other Conditions:
The permittee is to conduct biological/chemical stream inventories biennially to determine if the West Branch of the Susquehanna River at Shawville has recovered from its acid condition.
There shall be no discharge of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds such as those commonly used for transformer fluid.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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