NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 813]
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 comment 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 0054721. Sewage, Joseph and Sondra McGeever, 2390 North Feathering Road, Media, PA 19063.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary of Ridley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for fish, warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) 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) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 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 0011266. Industrial waste, Cabot Corporation, County Line Road, Boyertown, PA 19512.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and cooling water from the Cabot Corporation facility in Douglass Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to West Swamp Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, 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 0.222 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 20 40 50 Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report monitor/report Ammonia (as N) 31 62 78 Fluoride monitor/report monitor/report 88.5 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 5.0 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Sulfate SO4 monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead 0.13 0.25 0.31 Total Zinc monitor/report monitor/report 1.63 Nitrite and Nitrate (as N) monitor/report monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report 0.28 Total Selenium 0.16 0.31 0.39 Total Thallium 0.062 0.12 0.16 Total Molybdenum monitor/report monitor/report 0.98 Chloride monitor/report monitor/report Total Nickel monitor/report monitor/report 0.13 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 0.147 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 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 50 Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report monitor/report Ammonia (as N) 7.5 19.0 Fluoride 8.0 20.0 Sulfate SO4 monitor/report monitor/report Chloride monitor/report monitor/report Phosphate PO4 0.5 1.0 1.3 Total Selenium 0.03 0.06 0.08 Total Phenols 0.12 0.24 0.30 1,1 Dichloroethylene 1.2 2.4 3.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 based on an average flow of 0.1 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 20 40 50 Phosphorus (as P) 2.0 4.0 5.0 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Phosphate PO4 0.5 1.0 1.3 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001A based on instream monitoring at a point downstream from Outfall 001 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Ammonia (as N) 1.0 Fluoride 1.4 Sulfates (SO4) 250 Chloride 250 Nitrite and Nitrate (as N) 10 Total Dissolved Solids 500 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.PA 0060186. Sewerage, Elk Meadows Association, c/o William N. Gerber, President, R. R. 1, Box 120-B, Union Dale, PA 18470.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of the east branch of the Tunkhannock Creek in Herrick Township, Susquehanna 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 Nicholson Borough Authority located on the Tunkhannock Creek at Nicholson Borough.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.023 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 (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 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 1st month through 36th month monitor and report 37th month through expiration 0.3 0.7 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.PA 0003000. Industrial waste, SIC: 3479, Centria, 401 FSC Industrial Park, 14th Street, Ambridge, PA 15003.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated cooling water, stormwater from Ambridge Plant in Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Midland Water Authority, located at Midland, PA, 17.4 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0089 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 4.24 8.68 monitor and report 51 Oil and Grease 2.54 4.24 monitor and report 25 Chromium 0.012 0.031 monitor and report 0.52 Copper 0.075 0.14 monitor and report 2.36 Zinc 0.044 0.099 monitor and report 1.67 Cyanide 0.009 0.021 monitor and report 0.35 Iron 0.047 0.091 monitor and report 1.53 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.102 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 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0022306. Sewage, Brownsville Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 330, Brownsville, PA 15417.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Shady Avenue STP in Brownsville Borough, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Dunlap Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 Newell Municipal Authority on the Monongahela River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.96 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 8.0 12.0 16.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 24.0 36.0 48.0 Fecal Coliforms (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 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.0 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfalls 003 and 006 which discharge to the receiving waters known as Monongahela River, and Outfalls 004 and 005 which discharge to the receiving waters known as Dunlap Creek, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant. These are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205249. Amendment 1, Sewage, Dollar Bank, 3 Gateway Center, 10 North, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
This application is for an amendment to the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Timber Creek Farms Sewage Treatment Plant in Marshall Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked fishery 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 Midland Borough Water Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: expanded discharge, design flow of 0.0112 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) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 3 6 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.03 0.06 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0000914A1. Industrial waste, SIC: 8371, Department of Energy, Pittsburgh Naval Reactors Office, Bettis Atomic Power Lab, 814 Pittsburgh-McKeesport Boulevard, West Mifflin, PA 15122-0109.
This application is for a modification of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from Bettis Atomic Power Lab in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Bull Run, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Western PA Water Company, located at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County approximately 9 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 007: new discharge, design flow of 0.0216 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Tetrachloroethylene 0.002 0.005 Trichloroethylene 0.002 0.005 1,2-Dichloroethylene 0.002 0.005 TSS 30 75 Dissolved Iron 7.0 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031470. Sewage, Penns Manor Area School District, R. D. 2, Box 446, Clymer, PA 15728-9434.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Penns Manor Area School District Sewage Treatment Plant in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Rose Run, which are classified as a cold water fishery 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 Central Indiana Water Authority located on Yellow Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.03 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) 2.3 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.1 0.2 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096997. Sewage, New Plan Realty Trust, 1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Cross Roads Plaza Sewage Treatment Plant in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Jacobs Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 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) 9.5 19.0 (11-1 to 4-30) monitor only Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 7,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.4 3.3 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3670.PA 0115011. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Fairfield Industrial Park Owners Association, P. O. Box 3487, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Bennetts Run in Fairfield Township, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes 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.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.021 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 6.5 13 (11-1 to 5-31) 19 38 Total Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0114987. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Charleston Village Property Owners Association, 913 Sandpiper Road, Savannah, GA 31410.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Catlin Hollow in Charleston Township, Tioga County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3 fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the PA/NY border 30 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0168 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 NH3-N (6-1 to 10-31) 8.0 16 Total Cl2 Residual 1st month--36th month report report 37th month--expiration date 1.0 2.3 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112488. SIC: 4952, Ralpho Township Municipal Authority, 32A South Market Street, Elysburg, PA 17842-9602.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Millers Run in Ralpho Township, Northumberland 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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located approximately 60 miles below the discharge at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.006 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Chlorine Residual 2.0 4.6 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 s.u. at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110761. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Shamokin Dam Borough, P. O. Box 273, Shamokin Dam, PA 17876.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to unnamed tributary of Susquehanna River in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.009 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 30 Aluminum 2.3 Total Iron 2.0 Total Manganese 1.0 Total Chlorine Residual 0.9 2.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0112151. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Riverside Borough Council, P. O. Box 307, Riverside, PA 17868-0307.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Kipps Run in Riverside Boro., Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury Municipal Authority located at Sunbury.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0055 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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