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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 3241]
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) 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 (Department) 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 proceedings 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 (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, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0020303. Sewage, Schwenksville Borough Authority P. O. Box 458, 248 Main Street, Schwenksville Borough, Montgomery County.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Schwenksville Borough Sewage treatment plant in Schwenksville Borough, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.206 mgd (0.3 mgd after rerating) are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 4.5 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 13.5 18.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 3.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine (Issuance through year 2) 0.8 2.0 (Year 3 through expiration) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Inst-min. Dissolved Oxygen monitor/report monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.Effective disinfection.
PA 0055395. Sewage, Green Top Mobile Home Park, 107 Green Top Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Green Top Mobile Home Park STP in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to the tributary to Tohickon Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 7,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 3.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.1 10.2 Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine (issuance through year 2) 0.5 1.2 (year 3 through expiration) 0.03 0.07 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 The proposed effluent limits for outfall 001, based on an average flow of 12,000 gpd (after rerating of the plant) are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammona (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.7 3.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 11.0 Phosphorus (as P) 0.5 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine (issuance through year 2) 0.5 1.2 (year 3 through expiration) 0.02 0.05 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.Final water quality based effluent limitations for Total Residual Chlorine.
PA 0057177. Sewage, J. Randall Plummer, 7004 Mathers Lane, Fort Washington, PA 19034.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Wissahickon Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 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 Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0070254. Sewerage, Lynn Township Sewer Authority, Donald M. Christ, Chairperson, P. O. Box 208, New Tripoli, PA 18066.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Ontelaunee Creek in Lynn Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is City of Reading Maiden Creek Water Filtration Plant in Ontelaunee Township, Berks County.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.080 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times 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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.7 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0012505. Industrial waste. SIC: 3241, LaFarge Corporation, 5160 Main Street, Whitehall, PA 18052.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated noncontact cooling water and stormwater runoff into the Lehigh River in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits are as follows:
Outfall 001--Flow 1.33 mgd
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 50 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall 002--Flow 0.44 mgd
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 50 50 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0036081. Sewage, Wynnewood Sewer Corporation, Attention: Joseph H. Margusity, President, P. O. Box 704, Pottstown, PA 19464.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge sewage into the Lehigh River in Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water, trout stocking, fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.0519 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N 20.0 40.0 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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1st Month--24th Month monitor and report 25th Month--Expiration 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063622. Sewerage, John Giambra, 31 Slocum Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Sutton Creek in Exeter Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water, 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 water supply on Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0075 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times 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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063011. Industrial waste, Hazleton City Authority Water Department, Robert Zientek, 400 East Arthur Gardner Parkway, Hazleton, PA 18201.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge water from the Lehigh River into Dreck Creek Reservoir--Dam F in Hazle Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, 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 Dreck Creek Reservoir--Dam F.
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 2.50 mgd are:
Outfall 001
The applicant will be required to perform a third quarter (July--September) biological assessment during the first year of this permit, consisting of physio-chemical and macrobenthic data collected upstream of the discharge site, downstream of the discharge site, and at the withdrawal location.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0046795. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Agway Petroleum Corporation, c/o Dennis W. Trautman, P. O. Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater into an unnamed tributary of Collins Creek in Pittston Township, Luzerne County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits are:
Outfall 001 and Outfall 002
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only Other Requirements: Special conditions for controlling product contaminated stormwater run-off from petroleum marketing terminals.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0036811. Industrial waste. SIC: 4613, Interstate Energy Company, Gilbert Terminal, 2525 Applebutter Road, Hellertown, PA 18055.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater into the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are as follows:
Monthly Parameter Average (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0062600. Industrial waste. SIC, Agway Petroleum Corporation, Attention: Dennis W. Trautman, Schuylkill Haven Bulk Plant, P. O. Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater into an unnamed tributary of Mahoney Creek in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Parameter Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only This permit also contains special conditions pertaining to control of product contaminated stormwater run-off from petroleum marketing terminals.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0043885. Sewerage. Greater Pottsville Area Sewer Authority, 401 North Center Street, P. O. Box 1163, Pottsville, PA 17901.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Schuylkill River in Pottsville City, Schuylkill County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, 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 the Pottstown Water Authority located on the Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 4.50 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 Color* 150 units 250 units Total Copper monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times 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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine: 1st month--24th month monitor and report 25th month--Expiration 0.6 1.0 *Platinum-Cobalt scale or equivalent
Point sources 002 through 054 serve as combined sewer reliefs necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant. In accordance with the Department's EPA approved SCO strategy, a special permit requirement is included in Part C of this permit. The permittee shall develop and submit a plan of action and an implementation schedule as provided for the permit.
This permit is also subject to the following Part C Special Conditions: Whole Effluent Toxicity Test, Pretreatment Operating and Reporting Requirements, and Combined Sewer Overflows.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0062651. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Agway Petroleum Corporation, Attention: Dennis W. Trautman, P. O. Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater into Slat Lick Creek in New Milford Borough, Susquehanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor only The EPA waiver is in effect.
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