NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 498]
APPLICATIONS The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standard and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses 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 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0026531. Sewage, Downingtown Area Regional Authority, P. O. Box 8, 347 North Pottstown Pike, Downing- town, PA 19341.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Downingtown Regional Water Pollution Control Center in East Caln Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch Brandywine Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 7.0 mgd are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 3 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 9 12 Phosphorus (as P) 2 3 4 Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times For permit issuance through third year:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
DailyInstantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Copper monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane 20 40 50 Dichlorobromomethane 30 60 75 From the fourth year through expiration:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
DailyInstantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Total Residual Chlorine 0.10 0.34 Copper 19 38 47 Chlorodibromomethane 4.0 8.0 10.0 Dichlorobromomethane 3.0 6.0 7.5 Other Requirements:
Requirement to submit a toxics reduction evaluation.
Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0053651. Industrial waste, Johnson Matthey, 1401 King Street, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater and stormwater from groundwater remediation system in West Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Valley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 36,000 gpd are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)1,1,2 Trichloroethane 0.002 0.004 0.005 1,1,2,2 Tetrachloroethane 0.0007 0.0014 0.0017 Trichloroethylene 0.01 0.02 0.025 Tetrachloroethylene 0.0025 0.005 0.0062 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are as follows:
Parameter Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 monitor/report Chemical Oxygen Demand monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0054046. Sewage, Perry and Claudia Godshall, 830 Kulp Road, Perkiomenville, PA 18964.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in New Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Deep Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056740. Industrial waste, The Woodbridge Group, 4240 Sherwoodtowne Boulevard, Suite 300, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z2G6.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from 160 Veterans Lane property in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary leading to Cooks Run Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an average flow of 0.028 mgd are as follows:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)1-1 Dichloroethene 0.0007 0.0014 0.0018 Carbon Tetrachloride 0.0015 0.003 0.0038 Trichloroethene 0.002 0.004 0.005 Tetrachloroethene 0.004 0.008 0.01 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
Conditions for future permit modification.
Special Test Methods for specified pollutants.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0111911. Industrial waste, SIC: 3446, 3089, 2599 and 3999, Construction Specialties, Inc., P. O. Box 380, Muncy, PA 17756.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of noncontact cooling water to Turkey Run in Clinton Township, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 15 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.036 mgd are:
Parameter Maximum
Daily (BTUs/Day)Parameter Maximum
Daily (BTUs/Day)*Heat *Heat January 3.56 x 106 July 4.54 x 106 February 3.90 x 106 August 4.05 x 106 March 9.35 x 106 September (1-15) 3.92 x 106 April (1-15) 4.14 x 106 September (16-30) 2.45 x 106 April (16-30) 16.56 x 106 October (1-15) 4.01 x 106 May (1-15) 4.54 x 106 October (16-31) 2.40 x 106 May (16-31) 13.62 x 106 November (1-15) 4.63 x 106 June (1-15) 7.35 x 106 November (16-30) 1.78 x 106 June (16-30) 10.02 x 106 December 2.67 x 106 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times *This discharge shall not change the stream temperature by more than ±2°F in any 1 hour period.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209317. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Oakridge Personnel Care Home, R. D. 2, Box A195, Mill Hall, PA 17751.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated water to Tangascootack Creek in Colebrook Township, Clinton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is on the west branch of the Susquehanna River located at Lock Haven 11 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms (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 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114294. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Richard Morris, R. D. 2, Box 299, Catawissa, PA 17820.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Roaring Creek in Mayberry Township, Montour County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Company located on the north branch of the Susquehanna River, approximately 4 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Total Residual Chlorine report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032514. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Denton Hill State Park, c/o Lyman Run State Park, R. D. 1, Box 136, Galeton, PA 16922-9782.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Elm Hollow in Ulysses Township, Potter County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Jersey Shore Area Water Authority located on Pine Creek approximately 80 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.013 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (6-1 to 10-31) 8.5 17.0 (11-1 to 5-31) 25 50 Fecal Coliforms (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 report-provide effective dechlorination within 2 years pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Permit No. PA 0209171. Transfer application. Conrail facility in Clearfield, Pennsylvania applied for transfer to the R. J. Corman Railroad Company, One Jay Station, P. O. Box 788, Nicholasville, KY 40356. This facility is located in Clearfield Borough, Clearfield County.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0087122. Sewage, SIC: 6514, Borough of Carroll Valley, 5685 Fairfield Road, Carroll Valley, PA 17320.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an experimental single residence sewage treatment facility project, which will include new discharges of treated sewage in the Carroll Valley area, Adams County. The actual locations will be determined when appropriate candidates are selected by the Borough of Carroll Valley. These locations will be reviewed by the Department of Environmental Protection prior to commencement of any discharge. No discharges will be permitted to Special Protection Waters. No discharges will impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for all discharges under this permit are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3- N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (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 EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0008010. Industrial waste, SIC: 2015, College Hill Poultry, Inc., North Pine Grove Street, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Beach Run, in Bethel Township, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.150 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)BOD5 20 40 50 Suspended Solids 25 50 75 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 6.25 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 18.75 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) 1.0 monitor and report 1.72 (Final) 0.1 monitor and report 0.33 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0035157. Industrial waste, SIC: 2015, Farmers Pride, Main Street, P. O. Box 39, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Deep Run, in Bethel Township, Lebanon County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.459 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 20 40 50 Suspended Solids 25 50 75 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 3.5 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9 10.5 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) 0.9 monitor and report 1.5 (Final) <0.1 monitor and report <0.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,300/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087131. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Northern Lancaster County Authority (Gehman School Road Project), 983 Beam Road, Denver, PA 17517.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Little Muddy Run, in Brecknock 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in Lancaster City, 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 0.005 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Average
Weekly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 11,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.
PA 0063487. Sewerage, Duane Schleicher R. R. 7, Box 198, Lehighton, PA 18235.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Lizard Creek in East Penn Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for NO2-NO3, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Northampton Water Supply on Lehigh River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1 mgd are:
Parameter Monthly
Average (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.3 10.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 15.9 31.8 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliforms (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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine First month through 36th month monitor and report 37th month through expiration date .50 1.2 This permit also contains special conditions allowing the permittee to conduct site specific data collection for total residual chlorine.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063495. Industrial waste, SIC: 9959, Travel Ports of America, Inc., Jerry L. Beiermann, 3495 Winton Place, Building C, Rochester, NY 14623.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater (gasoline contaminated) into a storm sewer to unnamed tributary of Cedar Creek in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0288 mgd are:
Parameter Monthly
Average (mg/l)Daily
Maximum (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Total BETX* 0.1 0.2 0.25 Ethylbenzene monitor and report Toluene monitor and report Total Xylenes monitor and report Dissolved Iron monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Oil and Grease 15 30 *Total BETX shall be measured as the sum of benzene, ethylbenzene, toluene and xylenes.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
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