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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 1904]
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 standards 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 official 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 specified program. 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 0052094. Sewage, Montgomery Sewer Company, Inc., P. O. Box 851, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Orchard Development sewage treatment plant in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Little Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following use: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 150,000 gallons per day 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 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Nitrate and Nitrate (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 9 18 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.6 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 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 0057673. Sewage, Candlewyck Estates Homeowner's Association, 5022 Fernwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant to serve Candlewyck Estates single family development, located in Marlborough Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to an Unnamed Tributary to Perkiomen Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 4,900 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Phosphorus (as P) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.1 0.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA 0060411. Sewerage, Thornhurst Country Club Estates, P.O.A., 143 Country Club Estates, Thornhurst, PA 18424.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Pond Creek in Lehigh Township, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .07 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 20 40 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 18 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1 2 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5 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 monitor and report (25th month--expiration) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061034. Sewerage, Abington Township Municipal Authority, Lake Harmony Drive, P. O. Box 8, Waverly, PA 18471.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into unnamed tributary to McKerly Creek in Abington Township, Lackawanna 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 Danville on North Branch of Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .0360 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6 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--25th month) monitor and report monitor and report (25th month--expiration) 1 2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0061051. Sewerage, Farda Associates, Inc., Route 715, Tannersville, PA 18372.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into unnamed tributary of Pocono Creek in Pocono Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent limits were determined at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .20 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 15 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6 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--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .7 1.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0009601. Sewerage, SIC: 3812, Allied Signal, Inc., Route 46, Tetesboro, NJ 07608.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater and stormwater into unnamed tributary of Meshoppen Creek in Bridgewater 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 the Pennsylvania Power and Light intake on North Branch of the Susquehanna River in Salem Township, Luzerne County.
MP101 and MP102
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of MP101 = .016 mgd and MP102 = .050 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (ug/l) Maximum (ug/l) Maximum (ug/l) pH (std. units) within range of 6.0--9.0 Carbon Tetrachloroethylene .3 .6 .75 Tetrachloroethylene .7 1.4 1.75 Trichloroethylene 3.0 6.0 7.5 Outfall 001 pH monitor and report Carbon Tetrachloroethylene monitor and report Tetrachloroethylene monitor and report Trichloroethylene monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0085472. Sewage, SIC: 6515, DiBiase Construction, Inc., 101 Roberts Road, Wyomissing, PA 19610-3109.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River, in Cumru Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, 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 Pottstown Borough Water Authority located in Pottstown, Montgomery County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.001 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine shall be monitored pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 1,000/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0085928. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Eldorado Properties Corporation (Highspire Petroleum Storage Terminal), 900 Eisenhower Boulevard, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Laurel Run, in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water 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 Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons XXX monitor and report XXX Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0204579. Industrial waste, SIC: *N/A, ARCO Chemical Company, 3801 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073-2387.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Beaver Valley Plant in Potter Township, 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 Borough Water Authority, located at Midland, approximately 6.5 miles below the discharge point.
Outfalls 023 and 024: new stormwater discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Discharge consists solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. *Sold their property to NOVA Chemicals, Inc. All process operations have ceased under ARCO Chemical Company's name.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0204862. Industrial waste, SIC: 3211, Guardian Industries Corporation, 300 Glasshouse Road, Floreffe, PA 15028.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from Floreffe Plant in Jefferson Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela 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 PA-American Water Company, located at 410 Cook Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 20.5 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.006 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 Other Conditions: Outfall 001 discharges stormwater runoff in addition to noncontact cooling water. Outfall 002 is abandoned. Outfall 003 is no longer in use.
Outfall 003--011: existing discharge, design flow of varied mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum The discharge from these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0216500. Industrial waste, SIC: 9999, CBS Corporation, 11 Stanwix Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from Beaver in Vanport Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of the 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 Borough Water Authority, located on the Ohio River, 8.0 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001GW: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0432 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) 0.072 Suspended Solids 20 40 Trichloroethylene 0.02 0.04 Manganese 2.0 4.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0030694. Sewage, Girl Scouts of Southwestern PA, 606 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2721.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Camp Henry Kaufmann Sewage Treatment Plant in Fairfield Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Snyders Run, 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 Saltsburg Water Works on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0216 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) 12.5 25.0 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 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0031984. Sewage, DCNR Bureau of State Parks, Raccoon Creek State Park, 3000 State Route 18, Hookstown, PA 15050.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Raccoon Creek State Park STP in Hanover Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Traverse 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.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.1 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) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 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 (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) .19 .45 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0091651. Sewage, Unity Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 5, Box 325, Greensburg, PA 15601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wimmerton Water Pollution Control Plant in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Fourmile Run, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works located on the Conemaugh River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.205 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 4 6 8 (11-1 to 4-30) 12 18 24 Phosphorus 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 (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 0.6 2.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0092266. Sewage, Brave Water and Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 159, Brave, PA 15316.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Brave Sewage Treatment Plant in Wayne Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Hoovers Run, 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 6 9 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 27 36 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 6,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--36th month) monitor and report (37th month--expiration) 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093980. Sewage, Better Built Mobile Homes, R. D. 1, Box 190, Irwin, PA 15642.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Kimberly Estates MHP STP in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Sewickley 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.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .03 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 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) .22 .50 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0097632. Sewage, Valley Tire Company, Box 367, Route 56E, Windber, PA 15963.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Valley Tire Company STP located in Paint Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Roaring 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .00049 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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