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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 04-187

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

APPLICATIONS

[34 Pa.B. 588]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. 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 proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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.

   The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

   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 Permit
No. (Type) 		Facility Name and
Address 		County and
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed No.) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0050547 Indian Run Village Mobile
Home Park 		Chester County
West Brandywine Township
Indian Run Y
PA0055344 Upper Makefield Township
1076 Eagle Road
Newtown, PA 18940 		Bucks County
Upper Makefield Township 		UNT to Jericho Creek Y
   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type) 		Facility Name and
Address 		County and
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed No.) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0061905
Minor Sewage 		Sunoco, Inc.
HC 2-Star Route
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 		Carbon County
Penn Forest Township 		Stoney Creek

2B 		Y
PA0031267 Tri-Valley School District
Hegins-Hubley Elementary School
110 West Main Street
Valleyview, PA 17983 		Hegins Township
Schuylkill County 		Pine Creek
6C 		Y
PA0063231 Lehigh Township Municipal Authority
1069 Municipal Road
Walnutport, PA 18088 		Lehigh Township
Northampton County 		Indian Creek
2C 		Y
   Northcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type) 		Facility Name and
Address 		County and
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed No.) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0113913
SF 		Irvin G. Hoover
Irvin's Country Tinware
Heister Valley Road
R. R. 1, Box 73
Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853 		Snyder County
West Perry Township 		Unnamed tributary of North Branch Mahatango Creek
6C 		Y
   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES Permit
No. (Type) 		Facility Name and
Address 		County and
Municipality 		Stream Name
(Watershed No.) 		EPA Waived
Y/N ?
PA0025739 Borough of Port Allegany
One Maple Street
Allegany, PA 16743-1318 		Port Allegany
McKean County 		Allegheny River
16-C 		Y
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.

   PA0053538, Industrial Waste, Merck and Company, Inc., P. O. Box 4, 770 Sumneytown Pike, West Point, PA 19486-0004. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from industrial activities in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributaries to Wissahickon and Towamencin Creeks.

   This notice reflects changes to the notice published at 32 Pa.B. 2773 (June 8, 2002).

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The point of discharge is to a dry swale.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, from detention basin no. 4 to an unnamed tributary to Wissahickon Creek, based on maximum flow of 6.4 mgd, are as follows:

Parameter Average Monthly (mg/l)
Iron, Total Monitor
Manganese, Total Monitor
Zinc, Total Monitor
Phosphorus as P Monitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 from detention basin no. 2 to an unnamed tributary to Towamencin Creek, based on a maximum flow of 10.04 mgd, are as follows:

Parameter Average Monthly (mg/l)
Iron, Total Monitor
Manganese, Total Monitor
Zinc, Total Monitor
Phosphorus as P Monitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 from detention basin no. 3 to an unnamed tributary to Wissahickon Creek, based on stormwater and groundwater base flow, are as follows:

Parameter Average Monthly (mg/l)
Iron, Total Monitor
Manganese, Total Monitor
Zinc, Total Monitor
Phosphorus as P Monitor
pH Monitor

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA0021709, Sewage, Borough of Birdsboro, 202 East Main Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508. This facility is in Birdsboro Borough, Berks County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Hay Creek, is in watershed 3-C and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough is on the Schuylkill River, approximately 10 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed Interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.0 MGD are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
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) 9.0 18
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.60
Total Copper 0.039 0.078
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) 10,000/100 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 not in effect.

   PA0036889, Sewage, Reading Township Municipal Authority, 5500 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350. This facility is in Reading Township, Adams County.

   Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving waters, Conewago Creek, is in watershed 7-F and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Wrightsville Water Supply Co. is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 57 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an annual average flow rate of 0.33 MGD are:

AverageAverageMaximum DailyInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 32 XXX 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60
Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX XXX 4.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 7.0 XXX XXX 14
   (11-1 to 4-30) Monitor and Report
XXX XXX XXX
Total Copper 0.03 XXX 0.06 0.075
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 24,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   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 Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   PA0001899, Industrial Waste, SIC, 2082, Jones Brewing Company, P. O. Box 746, Smithton, PA 15479. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water and stormwater from a brewery in Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Youghiogheny River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Westmoreland County Municipal Authority at McKeesport, 25 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.041 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
BOD531 81 61 158
TSS 44 132 86 259
Oil and Grease 15 30
Fecal Coliform (#/100)
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200 1,000
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000
TRC 0.5 1.25
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.11 MGD

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) 110
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PAS216105, Industrial Waste, SIC, 5032, Lehigh Cement Company, 3111 Water Street, Richmond, VA 23223. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater from the Aliquippa Terminal in the City of Aliquippa, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is the ARCO Chemical Company at Monaca, approximately 9.0 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 3060
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions: The flow rate at each outfall is dependent on the intensity of rainfall.

   Outfall 002:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 003:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 004:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 005:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 006:  new discharge of stormwater runoff.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Aluminum Monitor and Report
Barium Monitor and Report
Boron Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Copper Monitor and Report
Lead Monitor and Report
Nickel Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report
Selenium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0021822, Sewage, Borough of Berlin, 700 North Street, P. O. Box 115, Berlin, PA 15530-0115. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Berlin Borough STP in Berlin Borough, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Buffalo Creek, which are classified as a 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 Ohiopyle Borough Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.8 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 60
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 11.3 15.0
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 0.1 0.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0028193, Sewage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Longvue No. 2 in Ross Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Girty's Run, 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 West View Township Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 10 15 20
Suspended Solids 25 38 50
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 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 3.0
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Copper
   (1st Month to 36 Month) 0.031 0.062 0.078
   (37th Month to Expiration) 0.025 0.050 0.063

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0029785, Sewage, Redbank Valley School District, 920 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mahoning Elementary School in Mahoning Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary of Mahoning Creek, which are classified as a 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.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .005 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) 5.5 11.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 16.0 32
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine 0.8 1.9
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0036307, Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Township of Robinson, P. O. Box 15539, Pittsburgh, PA 15244-0539. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Moon Run STP in Robinson Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Moon Run, 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 Sewickley Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .250 mgd. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from effective date through the 59th month of the permit term or the date the facility upgrade is completed and operational, whichever occurs first.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 38 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen 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 1.0 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .250 mgd. The permittee is authorized to discharge during the period from the beginning of the 60th month of the permit term or the date the facility upgrade is completed and operational, whichever occurs first, through expiration date.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.550
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.1 3.2 4.2
   (11-1 to 4-30) 4.6 6.9 9.2
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 0.08 0.19
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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