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[33 Pa.B. 1130]
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 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. Facility Name and County and Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ? PA0057401 S & S Styles Inc.
6801 Easton Road
Pipersville, PA 18947-9717
Bucks County
Bedminster Township
UNT to Cabin Run Y PA0055620 David A. Whinfrey
60 Chapel Hill Road
Media, PA 19063
Delaware County
Upper Providence Township
Ridley Creek Y PA0055816 Walter W. Holmes
138 Kirk Road
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Delaware County
Concord Township
UNT to Green Creek Y PA0031208 Garnet Valley School District
80 Station Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342
Delaware County
Concord Township
Green Creek Y PA0053074 Valley Green Corporate Center
c/o Sentry Realty Services Inc.
P. O. Box 310
Abington, PA 19001-0310
Montgomery County
Whitemarsh
Township
Sandy Run Creek Y
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No. Facility Name and County and Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ? PA0061441 Freeman's Mobile Home Park
R. R. 1, Box 160-14
Dallas, PA 18612
Wyoming County
Monroe Township
Unnamed tributary
to Leonard's Creek
4G
Y
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110; (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. Facility Name and County and Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ? PA0084123 Penn Township Municipal
Authority
100 Municipal Bldg. Rd.
Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry County
Penn Township
Cove Creek
7A
Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0103292, Sewage, Hamilton Township--Village of Ludlow, US Highway 6 West, Ludlow, PA 16333. This existing facility is located in Hamilton Township, McKean County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at River Mile 90, 109.6 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Two Mile Creek, is in watershed 16-F and classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.070 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX XX XX XX XX CBOD5 15 23 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 18 26 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 12 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30) 21,000/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0104396, Industrial Waste, Village Farms, L. P., HW--SR 3001, P. O. Box 200, Ringgold, PA 15770. This proposed facility is located in Ringgold Township, Jefferson County.
Description of Proposed Activity: an existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Allegheny River and Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Kittanning, 30 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, Caylor Run, is in watershed 17-C and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 301 based on a design flow of 0.0013 MGD.
Concentrations Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average TRC 0.5 1.6 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 401 based on a design flow of various intermittent discharges.
Concentrations Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) This discharge shall consist solely of overflow from the stormwater collection/greenhouse irrigation pond. The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 601 based on a design flow of 0.09 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Daily (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Total Suspended Solids XX XX 30 100 100 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Daily (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Mercury (Interim) XX 0.3 0.75 (Final) XX 0.1 0.25 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and report.
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.
PA0027031, 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 Goose Creek STP in West Goshen Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek (locally known as Goose Creek).
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1.672 MGD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 2.3 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 6.8 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.03 0.10 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
Phenols, Total 0.018 0.036 0.045 Zinc., Total Monitor and Report Chloroform Monitor and Report Lead, Total Monitor and Report Copper, Total Monitor and Report Other Conditions: conditions for future permit modification; implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements; effective disinfection; and special test methods for certain pollutants.
The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
PA0055573, Industrial Waste, Sovereign Packaging Group, Inc., 765 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville, PA 19442. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water and stormwater from noncontact cooling tower water and stormwater runoff from the Kimberton Facility in East Pikeland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to French Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.016 MGD are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Trichloroethylene Monitor and Report Monitor and Report This facility was formerly known as Pierce and Stevens Corporation.
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA0013218, Industrial, SIC 3081, Tredegar Film Products--Pottsville, Inc., P. O. Box 160, Maple Avenue, Mar Lin, PA 17951-0160. This proposed facility is located in Norwegian, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 3A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, 49 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0255.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily BOD5 5.50 Total Suspended Solids 4.00 Oil and Grease 3.20 6.15 15.0 30.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times. Outfall 002 is permitted to discharge uncontaminated stormwater only.
PA0063681, Industrial, SIC Code 7513, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L. P., Route 10, Green Hills, Reading, PA 19603. This proposed facility is located in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.
The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 03A and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 30 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.000125 MGD are.
Average Daily Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0036765, Sewage, Tyler Memorial Hospital, 880 SR 6 W, Tunkhannock, PA 18657. This proposed facility is located in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Taques Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 4F and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Company is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 80 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .02417.
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) 9 18 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 PA0032859, Sewerage, Department of Transportation, District 5, 1713 Lehigh Street, Allentown, PA 18103-4727. This proposed facility is located in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Pocono Creek in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream, Pocono Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 01E and is classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for City of Easton is located on the Delaware River, approximately 40 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.009 MGD are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (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 mean
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 7.5 15 Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times. The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA0030643, Sewage, SIC Code 4952, Shippensburg Borough, P. O. Box 129, Shippensburg, PA 17257. This facility is located in Shippensburg Borough, Franklin County.
Description of activity: The application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Middle Spring Creek, is in Watershed 7-B and classified for CWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Carlisle Borough is located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed amended effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.3 MGD: The draft amended permit proposes removal of interim and final requirements and effluent limitations for antimony and mercury based on the results of the Toxic Reduction Evaluation Phase I Report.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA0081931, Sewage, Shawnee Valley Ambulance, 166 Valley Road, P. O. Box 8, Schellsburg, PA 15559. This facility is located in Napier Township, Bedford County.
Description of activity: The application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary Shawnee Branch, is in Watershed 11-C and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Bedford Water Authority is located on the Raystown Branch Juniata River, approximately 6 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 0.001 for a design flow of 0.0004 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.5 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) 32,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0046426-A1, Sewage, Franklin Township Sewer Authority, 570 Rolling Meadows Road, Waynesburg, PA 15370. This application is for amendment 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 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) 2,400/100 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.
PA0219363, Sewage, Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., 1512 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pyramid Healthcare STP No. 2 in Reade Township, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Powell Run, which are classified as 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company on the West Branch Susquehanna River near Milton.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.00172 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) 10,000/100 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.
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0238937, Sewage, Middlesex Township, 133 Browns Hill Road, Valencia, PA 16059-3101. This proposed facility is located in Middlesex Township, Butler County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, sulfates, chlorides 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 the Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, South Branch Glade Run, is in watershed 20-C and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.625 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (MGD) XX CBOD5 130 209 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 156 235 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 10.4 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 31.3 6 23 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 10.4 2 4 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
(10-1 to 4-30) 2,900/100 ml as a geometric average Ultraviolet Light Intensity (µw/cm)
XXDissolved Oxygen Minimum of 4 mg/l at all times.
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and Report
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0239054, Sewage, Robert F. Deinert, 604 Elmwood Avenue, Grove City, PA 16127. This proposed facility is located in Wayne Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, sulfates, chlorides and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek, is in watershed 16D and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX XX CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0239062, Sewage, Norbert F. Dietrich, 30002 Lake Creek Road, Cochranton, PA 16314. This proposed facility is located in Wayne Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, sulfates, chlorides and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Sugar Creek, is in watershed 16D and classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX XX CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
PA0238953, Sewage, El Ameen Majied, 2122 Philadelphia Road, Springboro, PA 16435. This proposed facility is located in Beaver Township, Crawford County.
Description of Proposed Activity: New existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, sulfates, chlorides and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is Lake Erie.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to West Branch Conneaut Creek, is in watershed 15A and classified for CWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0004 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX XX CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA Waiver is in effect.
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