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NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II.
Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before 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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.
Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA-0062235 D. C. East, Inc.
d/b/a Best Value Inn
I-80 & Rt. 93
Drums, PA 18222Sugarloaf Township
Luzerne CountyUnnamed tributary to Nescopeck Creek (5D) Yes
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N? PA0084115 All American Travel Plazas, Inc.
Clarks Ferry Auto/Truck Plaza
P. O. Box 302
Bethel, PA 19507
Dauphin
Reed TownshipHaldeman Island Channel of Susquehanna River/6C Yes PA0083267 Butler Manufacturing Co.
400 N. Weaber Street
Annville, PA 17003-1103
Lebanon
Annville TownshipUNT Quittapahilla Creek/7D Yes
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0104493, Industrial Waste. Weyerhauser Choicewood, R. D. 2, Campbell Road, Titusville, PA 16354.
This proposed facility is located in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: treatment discharge of untreated industrial wastewater (boiler blowdown) and stormwater.
The receiving stream, Pine Creek, is in watershed 16-E and classified for: 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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 60.36 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX CBOC5 XX COD XX Oil and Grease XX Nitrate plus Nitrite Nitrogen XX TSS XX Dissolved Oxygen XX pH XX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 201 based on a design flow of 0.00003 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 31 60 77.5 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX CBOD5 XX COD XX Oil and Grease XX Nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen XX TSS XX Dissolved Iron XX pH XX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX CBOD5 XX COD XX Oil and Grease XX Nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen XX TSS XX Dissolved Iron XX pH XX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX CBOD5 XX COD XX Oil and Grease XX Nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen XX TSS XX Dissolved Iron XX pH XX The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 based on a design flow of n/a MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX CBOD5 XX COD XX Oil and Grease XX Nitrate plus nitrite nitrogen XX TSS XX Dissolved Iron XX pH XX XX--Monitor and report.
In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA NonWaived Permit Applications
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
PA #0060241, Industrial Waste, Laird Technologies, Inc., Shelding Way, P. O. Box 650, Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327-0136.
This proposed facility is located in Delaware Water Gap Borough, Monroe County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Treated wastewater discharge from a metal stamping and finishing operation.
The receiving stream, Cherry Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #1E and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for City of Easton is located on Delaware River over 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.108 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease 7.9 15.9 Total Dissolved Solids 2,000 2,500 pH 6--9 Std. Units The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 based on a design flow of 0.045 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Cadmium 0.10 0.20 Total Chromium 0.50 1.0 Copper 0.50 1.0 Lead 0.27 0.54 Nickel 1.0 2.0 Silver 0.24 0.43 Zinc 1.48 2.61 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.0 Amenable Cyanide 0.32 0.86 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 pH 6--9 Std. Units Outfalls 002, 003 and 004 are stormwater only. No effluent limitations.
PA-0060526, Industrial Waste, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, 20 East Union Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1397.
The proposed facility is located in Forest City Borough, Susquehanna County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into the Lackawanna River.
The receiving stream, Lackawanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 5A and it is classified for trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Danville Borough Water Authority is located on Susquehanna River is 80 miles below the point of discharge.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Danville Borough Water Authority on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.115 MGD.
Monthly Daily Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Total Aluminum 1.28 2.56 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 pH 6--9 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0008893, SIC Code 1320, Industrial Waste, Westvaco Corporation (Tyrone Mill), 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Tyrone, PA 16686.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Bald Eagle Creek in Watershed 11-A, in Tyrone Borough, 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 Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
Interim
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 10.1 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Monitor and Report pH Within 6 to 9 (S.U.) at all times Background Temperature Monitor and Report Instream Temperature Monitor and Report Temperature XXX 87°F XXX Final
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Monitor and Report pH Within 6 to 9 (S.U.) at all times Instream Temperature Monitor and Report Individuals 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 No. 0009164, Industrial Waste SIC Code 3312, Standard Steel, Division of Freedom Forge Corporation, 500 North Walnut Street, Burnham, PA 17009.
This proposed facility is located in Burnham Borough, Mifflin County.
Description of proposed activity: Discharge of treated process wastewater, contact and noncontact cooling water and stormwater to Kishacoquillas Creek.
The receiving stream, Kishacoquillas Creek, is in Watershed 12-A and classified for trout stocking fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003, 005 and MP 401 based on a design flow of 12.03 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Montly Daily Monthly Daily pH 6 to 9
Discharge Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX Monitor and Report Intake Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX Monitor and Report Net Total Suspended Solids XXX XXX 15 30 Discharge Oil and Grease XXX XXX Monitor and Report Intake Oil and Grease XXX XXX Monitor and Report Net Oil and Grease XXX XXX 10 20 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall MP 402 based on a design flow of 0.008 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily pH 6 to 9 Vinyl XXX XXX Monitor and Report TCE XXX XXX Monitor and Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 500 are:
Cumulative Thermal Allowable Heat Discharge Period Rejection Rate (106 BTU/day) January 2,060 February 1,872 March 5,244 April 5,970 May 6,000 June 5,450 July 4,075 August 2,547 September 2,119 October 2,055 November 1,880 December 1,798 Individuals 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.
Application No. PA 0088587, SIC Code 3443, Industrial Waste, Containment Solutions, Inc. (Containment Solutions Plant), 201 North Fifth Avenue, Lebanon, PA 17046.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to Quittapahilla Creek (via storm sewer) in Watershed 7-D, in Lebanon City, Lebanon 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover 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 0.025 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Residual Chlorine Monitor & Report Monitor & Report XXX Individuals 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.
Application No. PA 0088692, Frey Dairy Farms, Inc., 2646 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516-9326.
Frey Dairy Farms, Inc. has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an existing Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) known as Frey Dairy Farm, located at 2646 River Road, Conestoga, PA in Manor Township, Lancaster County.
The CAFO is situated near Wisslers Run in Watershed 7-J, which is classified for high quality cold water fishery. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 2,480 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 2,200 dairy cows. Manure is collected in manure storage lagoons. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities is 7.5 million gallons, including 2 feet of freeboard. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.
The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.
The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.
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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
Application No. PA 0088838, Industrial Waste, Wenger's Feed Mill, Inc., 101 West Harrisburg Avenue, Rheems, PA 17570.
This proposed facility is located in Lykens Township, Dauphin County.
Description of proposed activity: new discharge of wastewater associated with the operation of a water softener, dealkalizer and boiler.
The receiving streams, Mahantango and Wiconisco Creeks, are in Watershed 6-C and classified for cold water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.002 MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Flow (mgd) Monitor & Report Monitor & Report XXX XXX pH (S.U.) From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Temperature (°F) XXX Varies by Month XXX XXX Osmotic Pressure XXX XXX 350 700 Dissolved Iron 0.035 0.070 2.1 4.2 Total Copper 0.001 0.002 0.06 0.12 Total Zinc 0.008 0.016 0.5 1.0 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition:
° Chemical additive usage requirements.
Individuals 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 Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0026522, Sewage, West Mifflin Sanitary Sewer Municipal Authority, 1302 Lower Bull Run Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122-2902.
This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from New England Sewage Treatment Plant in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company located on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.2 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 4.5 6.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 10-30) 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 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0027464, Sewage, Pleasant Hills Authority, 410 East Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pleasant Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant in South Park Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Lick Run, 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 Pennsylvania-American Water Company, Becks Run Intake.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 5 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-30) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.5 3.8 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
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Mercury Not detectable using EPA Method 245.1 or 245.2, or equivalent, as approved by the Department. Free Cyanide 0.005 0.0125 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0034762, Sewage, Avonworth School District, 1324 Roosevelt Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-1063.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Avonworth Elementary School STP in Ohio Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale to unnamed tributary of Bear Run, 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 ARCO Co., BV Plant on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.018 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 1.4 3.3 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.
PA0092274, Sewage, Unity Township Municipal Authority, 1106 Beatty County Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pleasant Unity STP in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Sewickley 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 County Municipal Authority, McKeesport Plant, on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.95 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 23 30 Suspended Solids 20 30 40 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9.0 Phosphorus 3 4.5 6 Nitrite/Nitrate Monitor and Report 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 not less than 7.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0217301, Sewage, Conemaugh Township Supervisors, 1120 Tire Hill Road, Johnstown, PA 15905-7707.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Jerome Wastewater Treatment Plant in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Quemahoning Creek, 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 Water Works located on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.17 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 6.8 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 20.3 27.0 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 0.2 0.7 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.
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