NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[37 Pa.B. 795]
[Saturday, February 17, 2007]
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
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 ? PA0040614 HRP Management, LLC
c/o The Herrick
2 Ridgedale Avenue
Cedar Knolls, NJCity of Bethlehem
Lehigh CountyMonocacy Creek
O2CY PAS 802210
(Stormwater)Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport
P. O. Box 115
Mount Pocono, PA 18344Coolbaugh Township
Monroe CountyRed Run
02AY
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0084395
(IW)Department of Corrections--
State Correctional at Camp Hill
2500 Lisburne Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011Cumberland County
Lower Allen TownshipCedar Run
7EY PA0087076 Hershey Entertainment & Resort Company, Inc.
300 Park Boulevard
P. O. Box 860
Hershey, PA 17033Dauphin County
Derry TownshipSpring Creek
7-D
Y PA0029947
(SEW)Southern Huntingdon County School District--Spring Farm Elementary School
R. R. 2, Box 1124
Three Springs, PA 17264-9730Huntingdon County
Clay TownshipUNT Spring Creek
12-CY PA0029938
(SEW)Southern Huntingdon County School District--High School/Middle School
R. R. 2, Box 1124
Three Springs, PA 17264-9730Huntingdon County
Cromwell TownshipAughwick Creek
12-CY PA0082392
(SEW)Derry Township Municipal Authority--Southwest STP
670 Clearwater Road
Hershey, PA 17033-2453Dauphin County
Londonderry TownshipSwatara Creek
7-DY PA0088137
(IW)Reading Area Water Authority
815 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601-3658Berks County
Maidencreek Township3B Y
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 ? PA0111848
IWSafety Light Corp.
4150A Old Berwick Road
Bloomsburg, PA 17815South Centre Townhip
Columbia CountySusquehanna River
5DY PA0228524 Duncan Township
P. O. Box 908
Wellsboro, PA 16901Tioga
Duncan TownshipUNT to Wilson Creek
9AY PA0228311 Brady Township
1986 Elimsport Road
Montgomery, PA 17752
Lycoming
Brady TownshipBlack Hole Creek
10CY PA0110761
IWShamokin Dam Borough
210 West Eight Avenue
P. O. Box 273
Shamokin Dam, PA 17876-0273Snyder County
Shamokin Dam BoroughUNT of Susquehanna River
6AY
Northwest Region: Oil and Gas Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, (814) 332-6860.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name &
AddressCounty &
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed #)EPA Waived Y/N ? PA0112623
(Ind)J. J. Bucher Producing Corp.
Pearsall Lease
2568 Bells Run Road
Shinglehouse, PA 16748-3030Potter County
Shinglehouse BoroughOswayo Creek
16-CY
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
PA0244210, Industrial Waste, SIC 2841, Crystal, Inc.--PMC, 601 West Eight Street, Lansdale, PA 19446. This proposed facility is located in Lansdale Borough, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for the renewal and an amendment of an NPDES permit for the discharge of stormwater from an industrial facility.
The receiving stream, a UNT (Pa. Stream Code 02889) to the West Branch Neshaminy Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 2F and is classified for WWF and MF. The nearest downstream public water intake is located on Neshaminy Creek.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001--004 are based on a stormwater event.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report Oil and Grease 30 pH Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Iron, Total Monitor and Report Surfactants (MBAS) Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Stormwater Conditions.
PA0024121, Sewage, SIC 4952, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. This proposed facility is located in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Media Borough STP.
The receiving stream, Ridley Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no downstream public water supply intake below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.8 mgd.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 25 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3 as N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform # 200/100 ml # 1,000/100 ml Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 (Inst. Min.) Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 1.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times The proposed monitoring requirements for Outfalls 002 and 003 are based on an average flow of stormwater runoff.
Maximum Parameters Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report COD Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report pH (Standard) Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Fecal Coliform (# Col/100 ml) Monitor and Report Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Operator Notification.
2. Average Weekly Definition.
3. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
4. No Stormwater.
5. Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
6. Change in Ownership.
7. Chlorine Minimization.
8. Proper Sludge Disposal.
9. TMDL/WLA Analysis.
10. WETT at Renewal.
11. Operator Certification.
12. I-Max Limitations.
13. Stormwater Condition.
14. Laboratory Certification.
15. Fecal Coliform I-Max Reporting.PA0050482, Sewage, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, 1601 Valley Forge Road, Valley Forge, PA 19482-0706. This existing facility is located in Schuylkill Township, Chester County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage effluent from Freedoms Foundation STP.
The receiving stream, Jug Hollow, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3F and is classified for HQ waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for PA America Water Company Norristown District is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 7.2 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0189 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia as N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Fecal Coliform (#col/100 ml) 200 1,000 Dissolved Oxygen 6.0, I-min. pH (Std. Units) 6.0, I-min. 9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.
2. Abandon STP when Public Sewers become Available.
3. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
4. No Stormwater to Sanitary Sewers.
5. Necessary Property Rights.
6. Small Stream Discharge.
7. Change in Ownership.
8. Chlorine Minimization.
9. Proper Sludge Handling.
10. Instantaneous Maximum Limitations.
11. Fecal Coliform Reporting.
12. Operator Training Plan.
13. Laboratory Certification.
14. Operations and Maintenance Plan.
15. Compliance Schedule for Treatment Plant Upgrades.The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0013081, Industrial Waste, SIC 2126, Kimberly Clark of PA, LLC, Front Street and Avenue of the States, Chester, PA 19013. This proposed facility is located in City of Chester, Delaware County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge industrial wastewater from Kimberly Clark PA Paper Manufacturing Facility.
The receiving stream, Delaware River Estuary Zone 4 and Chester Creek, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3G and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no public water supply intake downstream of the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 7.5 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Daily Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids
(Raw intake water)Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids
(Effluent)Monitor and Report Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Total Residual Oxidant Monitor and Report Temperature 110°F pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units all the times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006 are based on a design flow of 0.25 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Daily Maximum (mg/l) Free Available Chlorine 0.2 0.5 Total Residual Oxidant Monitor and Report Monitor and Report Temperature 110°F pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units all the times The proposed monitoring requirements for Outfalls 008, 012, 013, 016, 018, 050 and 051 are based on an average flow of stormwater runoff.
Instantaneous Parameters Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor and Report COD Monitor and Report Oil and Grease Monitor and Report pH Monitor and Report Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
2. Right to Modify.
3. Thermal Requirements.
4. Thermal Mixing Zone.
5. Approved Chemical Additives.
6. Condition for Chemical Additive Use.
7. Change of Ownership.
8. Proper Sludge Disposal.
9. TMDL/WLA Analysis.
10. Stormwater Requirement.
11. Intake Temperature Monitoring.
12. No Solids Discharge from the Travel Screen Cleaning.
13. Change in Discharge Frequency.
14. PCBs Requirements.PA0029441, Sewage, SIC 4952, Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976. This existing facility is located in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Issuance of a NPDES renewal permit for discharge of treated sewage effluent and stormwater to a UNT to Sandy Run. Permitted flow is increased from 1.0 mgd average annual flow to 1.1 mgd. The basis for the limits include consideration of the Wissahickon Total Maximum Daily Load dated October 2003 for the parameters CBOD5, NH3-N, Orthophosphate as P, Total Phosphorus, Dissolved Oxygen and (Nitrite + Nitrate) as Nitrogen.
The copper limits are based on a site-specific criterion for copper, which was developed by means of the Water Effect Ratio (WER) process in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency's WER Guidance. The final recommended WER for Total Recoverable Copper is 2.47.
The receiving stream, a UNT to Sandy Run, is in the State Water Plan Watershed 3F and is classified for trout stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Philadelphia Water Department is located on the Schuylkill River and is approximately 13.5 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.1 mgd.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 13 19 26 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.2 4.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.6 13.2 (NO2 + NO3)-N Monitor Monitor pH (Std. Units) 6.0, I-min. 9.0 Fecal Coliform (# col/100 ml) 200 Total Residual Chlorine 0.09 0.3 Dissolved Oxygen: (Issuance through Year 3) 5.0, I-min. (Year 4 through Expiration) 7.0, I-min. Orthophosphate as P: (Issuance through Year 3) Monitor Monitor (Year 4 through Expiration 4-1 to 7-31) 1.4 2.8 Total Phosphorus as P: (Issuance through Year 3) Monitor Monitor (Year 4 through Expiration) 2.0 4.0 Copper, Total (Issuance through Year 3) Monitor Monitor (Year 4 through Expiration) 0.056 0.087 The proposed effluent limits for Stormwater Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of an average storm event.
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameters Annual (mg/l) Semi-Annual (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 Monitor Monitor COD Monitor Monitor Oil and Grease Monitor Monitor pH Monitor Monitor Total Suspended Solids Monitor Monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor Monitor Total Phosphorus Monitor Monitor Iron, Dissolved Monitor Monitor Fecal Coliform (# col/100 ml) Monitor Monitor In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:
1. Notification of Designation of Responsible Operator.
2. Definition of Average Weekly.
3. Remedial Measures if Public Nuisance.
4. No Stormwater to Sanitary Sewers.
5. Necessary Easements.
6. Small Stream Discharge.
7. Change in Ownership.
8. Specification of Test Method.
9. Proper Sludge Handling.
10. Chlorine Minimization.
11. TMDL Data Submission.
12. Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing with Renewal.
13. Instantaneous Maximum Limitations.
14. Stormwater Requirements.
15. SSO Language.The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.Application No. PA 0085332, Sewage, Delta Borough, 2008 Bunkerhill Avenue, Delta, PA 17314. This facility is located in Delta Borough, York County.
Description of activity: The application is for renewal and an amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.
The receiving stream, Scott Creek, is in Watershed 7-I, and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Baltimore City is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 20 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 0.24 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) 2.23 4.46 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.69 13.38 Total Residual Chlorine 0.22 0.72 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Phosphorus Monitor Total Nitrogen Monitor TKN Monitor NO2 + NO3-N Monitor 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
The proposed Final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.48 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) 1.78 3.56 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.34 10.68 Total Residual Chlorine 0.19 0.64 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Phosphorus 365 lbs per year annual
Total Nitrogen 7,306 lbs per year annual
TKN Monitor NO2 + NO3-N Monitor 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
Schedule for compliance with Chesapeake Bay Strategy.
Persons may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA0002879, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3312, Union Electric Steel Corporation, P. O. Box 465, Carnegie, PA 15106. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage, water, noncontact cooling water and stormwater from Harmon Creek Plant in Smith Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, UNT to Burgetts Fork, 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 Midland Borough Municipal Authority, located at Midland, Beaver County, 44 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0044 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantanteous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25 Temperature (°F) 1st month through 36th month 110 37th month through expiration January 1 to 31 45.7 February 1 to 29 46.2 March 1 to 31 60.9 April 1 to 15 68.5 April 16 to 30 74.5 May 1 to 15 74.8 May 16 to 31 90.1 June 1 to 15 93.8 June 16 to 30 97.8 July 1 to 31 94.2 August 1 to 31 93.4 September 1 to 15 89.1 September 16 to 30 83.1 October 1 to 15 77.1 October 16 to 31 71.1 November 1 to 15 63.7 November 16 to 30 54.5 December 1 to 31 46.3 Dissolved Iron 7.0 Bromide Monitor and Report
Sulfates Monitor and Report
Iron, Total Monitor and Report
Magnesium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Internal Monitoring Point 102: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow 0.0035 CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) (1st month through 36th month) 7.5 15 (11-1 to 4) (37th month through expiration) 6.0 12 Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 mg/l minimum Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (as a monthly geometric mean) (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml (as a monthly geometric mean)
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 Iron, Total Monitor and Report Magnesium Monitor and Report Discharges from Internal Monitoring Point 102.
Outfall 003: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Magnesium Monitor and Report Internal Monitoring Point 103: existing discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Fluoride Monitor and Report Magnesium Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 004 and 005: new stormwater discharges.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Iron, Total Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Aluminum Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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