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[32 Pa.B. 3703]
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 the 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
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES
No. (Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0053473 Thornbury Township
6 Township Drive
Cheyney, PA 19319-1019Delaware County
Thornbury TownshipChester Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES
No. (Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0062499
(Renewal)Southern Lehigh School District
5775 Main Street
Center Valley, PA 18034Lower Milford Township
Lehigh CountyHosensack Creek
3EY
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES
No. (Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived
Y/N?PA0031283
(Sewerage)West Branch Area School District
R. R. 2, Box 194
Morrisdale, PA 16858-9312Clearfield County
Morris TownshipUNT to Flat Run
8CY PA0115053
(Sewerage)Nicholas Wolff Foundation
R. D. 2 Box 180
Millville, PA 17846
Columbia County
Greenwood TownshipMud Run
5CY PA0009857
(Industrial Waste)United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Northeast Fishery Center
P. O. Box 75
Lamar, PA 16848Clinton County
Porter TownshipFishing Creek
9CY PA0113034
(Sewerage)Beaver Lake Sewer Company
P. O. Box 1
Cambria, PA 18611Lycoming County
Penn TownshipBeaver Run
10DY
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0222283, Sewage, Corsica Borough, Municipal Building, Main Street, Corsica, PA 15829-0176. This proposed facility is located in Corsica Borough, Jefferson County.
Description of Proposed Activity: discharge of treated sewage.
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 Hawthorn Water Authority and Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn Borough, 13 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, Welch Run, is in watershed 17C and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.043 MGD.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow XX CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17 (11-1 to 4-30) XX 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
Ultraviolet Light Intensity Monitor and report (on the monthly DMRs) the average intensity meter readings in microwatts/square centimeter for each bank of modules. Also refer to Special Condition 1. Dissolved Oxygen Minimum 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.
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. PA0056804, Industrial Waste, Forest Park Water, 144 Park Avenue, P. O. Box 317, Chalfont, PA 18914. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from water filtration plant in Chalfont Borough, Bucks County. This is existing discharge to Pine Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: TSF, HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 2.0 MGD, are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.35 1.1 Phosphorus as P (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Chloroform Monitor Monitor Monitor Dichlorobromomethane Monitor Monitor Monitor Chlorodibromomethane Monitor Monitor Monitor pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0058581, Sewage, Elwood D'Ginto, 272 Lexington Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the small flow sewage treatment plant in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to dry swale to Three Mile Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
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 The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA0064190, Sewage, DSV, Inc. d/b/a J & J Lounge, P. O. Box 87, Hamlin, PA 18427. This proposed facility is located in Salem Township, Wayne County.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to West Branch Wallenpaupack Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed #1C and is classified for HQ-CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg is located on the Delaware River, over 50 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1,500 GPD.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10.0 20.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 20.0 40.0 Total Suspended Solids 20.0 40.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0 NO2--NO3 (Total as N) 6.3 12.6 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
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.PA0008575, Industrial Waste SIC, 3315, Williamsport Wirerope Works Inc., 100 Maynard Street, P. O. Box 3188, Williamsport, PA 17701-3188. This existing facility is located in City of Williamsport, Lycoming County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of industrial process and stormwaters.
The receiving stream, storm sewer to West Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 10B and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pennsylvania American Water Company is located on West Branch Susquehanna River, 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 process water based on a design flow of 0.05 MGD:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Monthly Maximum Maximum pH Within the range of 6.0 to 9.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 TSS 31 60 75 Ammonia-N Report Report Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.29 Total Zinc 1.48 2.61 4.44 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 stormwater:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Monthly Maximum Maximum COD Report CBOD5 Report
Oil and Grease Report
pH Report
Total Chromium Report
Total Copper Report
Total Cadmium Report Total Lead Report
Total Zinc Report
Total Arsenic Report Dissolved Iron Report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 stormwater:
Mass (lbs/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Daily Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum Monthly Maximum Maximum COD Report CBOD5 Report
Oil and Grease Report
pH Report
Total Chromium Report
Total Copper Report
Total Cadmium Report Total Lead Report
Total Zinc Report
Total Arsenic Report Dissolved Iron Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions: Part C5--stormwater management; Part C6--preparedness prevention and contingency plan; Part C7--discharges to large or medium municipal storm sewers.
PA0020273, SIC 4952, Milton Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 150, Milton, PA 17847. This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the West Branch Susquehanna River in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is in the Muncy watershed (10-D) and is classified for the following uses: WWF and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2--NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is located at Sunbury.
Outfall 001: The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 3.42 MGD, are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mgl)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 137 205 274 Suspended Solids 100 150 200 Total Chlorine Residual 0.5 3.0 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 6.0--9.0 SU at all times. Other Conditions: Industrial pretreatment requirements.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0020486, Sewerage SIC, 4952, Borough of Bellefonte, 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. This existing facility is located in Spring Township, Centre County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.
The receiving stream, Spring Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pennsylvania American Water Company is located on West Branch Susquehanna River, 86 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 3.22 MGD.
Average Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18 Total Dissolved Phosphorus 1.0 1.5 2.0 Total Cl2 Residual 0.62 2.0 Fecal Coliforms: (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times PA0228516, Sewage, SIC 4952, Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation, 209 East Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830. This proposed facility is located in Covington Township, Clearfield County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of an NPDES permit for the sewage treatment facility to serve the commercial and industrial tenants of the Covington Township Industrial Park.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Sandy Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8D and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pennsylvania-American Water Company at Milton, PA is located on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 122.4 river miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.005 MGD.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 10 15 20 TSS 10 15 20 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 5-31) 9.0 18 DO 3.0 TRC 1.0 2.3 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0021113, Sewage, Borough of Glassport, Fifth and Monongahela Avenues, Glassport, PA 15045. This application is for Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Glassport Sewage Treatment Plant in Borough of Glassport, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela River, which are classified as a WWF 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 Station.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.2 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 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 1.0 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: Outfalls 002--006 will be repermitted as combined sewer overflows. The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0026824, Sewage, Clairton Municipal Authority, One North State Street, Clairton, PA 15025. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Clairton Sewage Treatment Plant in the City of Clairton, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Peters Creek, which are classified as a TSF 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 6.0 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 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 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: Outfalls 002--006 discharge to Peters Creek and serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or treatment plant. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow. Outfalls 007--011 are permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater runoff from the areas in and around the treatment plant. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on these outfalls.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0046426, Sewage, Franklin Township Sewer Authority, 570 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Franklin Township Wastewater Treatment Plant in Franklin Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as South Fork Tenmile Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.25 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) 2.5 3.8 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.0 6.0 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 0.3 1.1 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.
PA0091243, Sewage, Allegheny Trails Council (BSA), Flag Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3699. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Heritage Reservation Sewage Treatment Plant in Wharton Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as drainage swale to an unnamed tributary of Little Sandy Creek, which are classified as a HQ-CWF 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 Point Marion Borough Water Authority located on the Cheat River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.017 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 7.0 Nitrite/Nitrate 10 20 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 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0238759, Sewage, Nancy Jane Oesterling, 454 Keck Road, Butler, PA 16002. This proposed facility is located in Summit Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Activity: A new Part I Permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.
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 Zelienople Municipal Water Company intake on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 25 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Bonnie Brook, is in watershed 20-C and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (MGD) XX CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and Report
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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