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[31 Pa.B. 6703]
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. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
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
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 ? PA0020851 Hyndman Borough Municipal Authority
P. O. Box 346
Hyndman, PA 15545-0346
Bedford County
Hyndman Borough
Wills Creek/13-A Y __________
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed #) Y/N ? PA0111058
Sewerage
TravelCenters of America
5600 Nittany Valley Drive
P. O. Box 278
Lamar, PA 16848-0278
Porter Township
Clinton County
UNT Fishing Creek
9-C
Y __________
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
PA0046418, Sewage. Municipal Authority of Middleboro, Municipal Building, P. O. Box 189, McKean, PA 16426. This proposed facility is located in McKean Borough, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Treatment of sanitary waste from a municipality.
The receiving stream, Elk Creek, is in watershed 15 (Lake Erie) and classified for: WWF; MF.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) to consider for this evaluation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.10 MGD.
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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 34,500/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0001449, Industrial Waste. Barnsteel Abrasives, 681 East Butler Road, Butler, PA 16001. This proposed facility is located in the City of Butler, Butler County.
Description of Proposed discharge of contact cooling water and stormwater, is in watershed 20-C and classified for: 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 Zelienople Water Works on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 22 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 5 11.2 20 45 Iron (Total) 0.8 1.6 3.2 6.4 8.0 Aluminum 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.6 2.0 Manganese 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX Total Suspended Solids 5 11.2 20 45 Iron (Total) 0.8 1.6 3.2 6.4 8.0 Aluminum 0.2 0.4 0.8 1.6 2.0 Manganese 0.05 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.5 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are 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 All discharges shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 are 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 All discharges shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. XX--Monitor and report.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0104353, Sewage. Lemick, Inc. Oakleaf Estates Manufactured Home Park, 88 Mitchell Road, West Middlesex, PA 16159. This proposed facility is located in Shenango Township, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of a treated sewage discharge from a privately owned treatment works.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to the Shenango River, is in watershed 20-A and classified for: warm water fishery, 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 (stream and Public Water Supplier) considered during the evaluation is the New Castle District Pennsylvania-American Water Company on the Shenango River located at river mile 4.7 and is located 17.3 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.035 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0057126, Industrial Waste, Amerada Hess Corporation, 1 Hess Plaza, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a former Amerada Hess Gas Service Station located at 602 East Lincoln Highway in City of Coatesville, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to 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 001, based on an average flow of 7,200 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Ethylbenzene Monitor/Report Monitor/Report Toluene Monitor/Report Monitor/Report Xylenes, Total Monitor/Report Monitor/Report MTBE Monitor/Report Monitor/Report 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.
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Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
PA-0064157, Sewage, New Ringgold Borough. This proposed facility is located in New Ringgold Borough, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Application is for a new NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater from proposed new treatment facility.
The receiving stream, Little Schuylkill, is in the State Water Plan watershed #03A and is classified for: cold water fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority is located on Schuylkill River is 45 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.04 MGD.
Average Average Maximum Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 __________
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
PAG# 123525. CAFO, Joe Sweeney, Rocky Knoll Farm, 1266 Gypsy Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17602. This proposed facility is located in West Lampeter Township, Lancaster County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Rocky Knoll Farm is an existing swine operation with a total AEUs of 505.3. The farm currently contains two 2,200 head finishing swine barns. The manure from these buildings runs through a methane digester located on the property and is then stored in a 134` diameter x 12` deep concrete manure storage facility. These two storages allow for approximately 1,475,000 gallons of manure storage. Approximately 11,969.7 tons of swine manure is produced a year.
The receiving stream, tributary to Mill Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-J and is classified for: WWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
PAG# 123526. CAFO, Tom Bross, Honey Locust Swine Farm (Huntington Farms), 2454 Stoney Point Road, East Berlin, PA 17316-9710. This proposed facility is located in Huntington Township, Adams County.
Description of Proposed Activity: The Honey Locust Swine Farm--Huntington Farms is a new operation with a total AEUs of 652.4. The proposed activity is construction of a 1,400 head sow farrow to wean unit. This will include the construction of two new buildings each with adjoined underground deep pit manure storage structures. Two wells will supply the facility with water. The facility will contain an onsite septic system or sand mound system. All manure produced on site will be utilized on the farm will be injected into the soil.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Bermudian Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7-F and is classified for: WWF.
The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and The Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.
Application No. PA 0021067, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Mount Joy Borough Authority, 21 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Little Chickies Creek, in Watershed 7-G, in East Donegal Township, Lancaster 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 Columbia Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.53 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) 4.5 - 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 - 27 Total Phosphorus 2 - 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.43 - 1.4 Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 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) 2,100/100 ml as a geometric average Total Nitrogen Monitor Only Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Application No. PA 0042269, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Lancaster Area Sewer Authority, 130 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Dry Run in Watershed 7-J, in Manor Township, Lancaster 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 Safe Harbor Power Plant located in Manor Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 15.0 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) 8.5 - 17 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Nitrogen Monitor Individuals may make an appointment to review DEP files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.
PA0001287, Industrial Waste, SIC 3296, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 1018 11th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Beaver Falls Plant in Beaver Falls, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run, classified as warm water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, New Brighton Plant, located 2 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.242 mgd (from permit issuance through 3 years).
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 81°F pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 002--010, 012: existing discharges of stormwater runoff.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Ammonia Nitrogen Monitor and Report BOD Monitor and Report Bromide Monitor and Report Nitrate-Nitrite Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report Phosphate Monitor and Report TKN Monitor and Report Zinc Monitor and Report Triethylamine Monitor and Report Formaldehyde Monitor and Report Iron Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report pH Monitor and Report Outfalls 011: existing
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Ammonia Nitrogen Monitor and Report BOD Monitor and Report Bromide Monitor and Report Nitrate-Nitrite Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report Phosphate Monitor and Report TKN Monitor and Report Zinc Monitor and Report Triethylamine Monitor and Report Formaldehyde Monitor and Report Iron Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report pH Monitor and Report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0217298, Industrial Waste, SIC 4449, Mon River Towing, Inc., 200 Speers Street, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from a bilge water plant in Speers Borough, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, the 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 Charleroi Borough Water Plant, located at Charleroi, 5 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0024 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 Oil and Grease 15 30 Dissolved Iron 7 Benzene 0.001 0.0025 BTEX 0.1 0.25 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0026751, Sewage, Indiana Borough, 80 North Eighth Street, Indiana, PA 15701. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Borough of Indiana Water Pollution Control Plant in Center Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Stoney Run, 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: PA-American Water Company.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 6.0 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) 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 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The Indiana Borough WPCP is undergoing an expansion and upgrade. The previous limitations are interim and apply from issue date through July 1, 2003.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Two Lick Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked 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.
Outfall 001: relocated discharge, design flow of 8.2 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) 4.0 6.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 11.0 16.5 22.0 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 Other Conditions: The previous limitations are final and become effective July 2, 2003 which is the date the expansion and upgrade is to be completed.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0090824, Sewage, New Plan of Laurel Mall, Inc., c/o NPXL, 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Laurel Mall Sewage Treatment Plant in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Gist 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: Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.032 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) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0 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 3 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0205338, Sewage, Donald W. Walch, 48 Brallier Drive, Ligonier, PA 15658. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Donald W. Walch Single Residence STP in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Loyalhanna 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: Latrobe Municipal Authority on Loyalhanna Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 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 Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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