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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 579]
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 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 accommodation 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 (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 0011533. Industrial waste, Sunoco, Inc. (R&M), located at 3144 Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145-5299.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water and stormwater from Girard Point Process area oil refinery industrial wastewater treatment plant in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River Zone 4 of Delaware River Estuary. The permittee name is changed to Sunoco, Inc. (R&M).
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish (maintenance only), migratory fish (passage only), industrial water supply, wildlife water supply, boating, fishing and navigation.
Based on the additional information provided by the company on the rate of discharge from the industrial wastewater treatment plant, the following changes have been proposed to the Outfalls 009 and 015 published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on November 28, 1998:
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009 for an emergency overflow of process wastewater from separator No. 2B are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 28 56 70 Total Suspended Solids 25 39 62 Chemical Oxygen Demand 219 422 547 Oil and Grease 9 17 22 Ammonia Nitrogen 17 38 42 Sulfide 0.16 0.37 0.40 Chromium (Total) 0.17 0.50 0.50 (Hexavalent) 0.01 0.03 0.03 Phenolic Compounds 0.15 0.42 0.42 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 015, based on an average flow of 6.4 mgd from industrial wastewater treatment plant are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 28 56 70 Total Suspended Solids 25 39 62 Chemical Oxygen Demand 219 422 547 Oil and Grease 9 17 22 Ammonia Nitrogen 17 38 42 Sulfide 0.16 0.37 0.40 Chromium (Total) 0.17 0.50 0.50 (Hexavalent) 0.01 0.03 0.03 Phenolic Compounds 0.15 0.42 0.42 Free Cyanide monitor monitor CBOD20 2,170 lbs per day BOD5 Removal 89.25% Fluoride 7.5 15.0 18.7 Total Aluminum monitor monitor Total Residual Oxidants 0.2 0.5 Total Zinc monitor monitor Phosphorus as PO4 monitor pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Copper monitor monitor Total Lead monitor monitor 1,2-Dichloroethane monitor monitor Trichloroethylene monitor monitor Tetrachloroethylene monitor monitor Chronic Toxicity (TUc) monitor Other Conditions:
Conditions for future permit modification.
Continuous operation of sand filter unit.
89.25% reduction of BOD5 per DRBC requirements.
FSOD/BOD5 ratio is assumed 1.464.
Thermal Requirements.
Authorization to discharge stormwater at Outfalls 005, 010 and 012 from roof drainage system.
Credits for stormwater runoff, intake service water, ballast water and intake filtered water.
Use of certain chemical additives.
Requirements for contaminated stormwater runoff.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0020109. Industrial waste, SIC: 4613, Interstate Energy Company, 214 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19460.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater into Delaware River in Lower Mt. Bethel Township, Northampton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water migratory 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 and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0063878. Sewerage, Northeastern Schuylkill Joint Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 1326, Tamaqua, PA 18252.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Pine Creek in Rush Township, 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 .245 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 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 13.0 26.0 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 1.0 2.30 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 0085812. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Altoona City Authority, 20 Greenwood Road, Altoona, PA 16602-7114.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Kettle Creek, in Tyrone Township, Blair 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 United Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Copper 0.007 0.014 0.018 Total Lead 0.005 0.010 0.012 Total Zinc 0.018 0.036 0.045 The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for total copper, total lead and total zinc are monitor and report.
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 0085821. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Altoona City Authority, 20 Greenwood Road, Altoona, PA 16602-7114.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Homer Gap Run, in Logan Township, Blair 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 United Water Company located in Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.0 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Aluminum XXX monitor and report XXX Total Copper .010 .020 .025 Total Lead .007 .014 .017 Total Zinc .021 .042 .052 The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for total copper, total lead and total zinc are monitor and report.
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 0045055. Industrial waste, SIC: 3324, Quaker Alloy, Inc., 200 East Richland Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Tulpehocken Creek (by ditch), in Myerstown Borough, Lebanon 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 Western Berks Water Authority located in Berks County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.081 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 37.5 Temperature XXX 110°F 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.
Outfalls 201, 002, 003, and 004 are identified as stormwater outfalls.
PA 0022543. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Bally, South Seventh Street, P. O. Box 217, Bally, PA 19503-0217.
This application is for renewal and amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the West Branch of Perkiomen Creek and an unnamed tributary of the West Branch of Perkiomen Creek, in Washington Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 PSC Water Company located at the Greenlane Reservoir. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.5 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6.0 12 (11-1 to 4-30) 18 36 Total Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.41 1.3 Total Copper 0.030 0.060 Total Zinc 0.200 0.400 Total Antimony 0.027 0.054 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times 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) 4,700/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.8 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 10.0 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Total Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.66 2.0 Total Copper monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report Stream Flow monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times 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) 7,500/100 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.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3670.PA 0114316. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, John and Sandra Erdley, R. R. 1, Box 332, Millmont, PA 17845.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Penns Creek in Hartley Township, Union County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold 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 Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 Total Cl2 Residual report report Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0113867. Industrial waste, SIC: 5771, Eldorado Properties Corporation, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated stormwater runoff from a petroleum marketing terminal to an unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River in Point Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, 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 Sunbury Municipal Authority located approximately 4 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lb/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum Total Recoverable Petroleum
Hydrocarbonsreport Other Conditions:
(1) Treatment facilities must be ''API approved oil/water separator.''
(2) Design requirements for sizing treatments units.
(3) Minimum inspection requirements.
(4) Disposal of oil and solids.
(5) Recordkeeping.
(6) Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan.
(7) No discharge of tank bottom water.
(8) No discharge of sewage, wash water, boiler blow down or other wastewaters.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0228079. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Middleburg Municipal Authority, 13 North Main Street, Middleburg, PA 17842-0415.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Middle Creek in Franklin Township, Snyder 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 TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Minimum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.7 7.4 (11-1 to 4-30) 11 22 Dissolved Oxygen 4.0 Total Cl2 Residual 0.34 0.93 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.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0205699. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Cowanshannock Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 172, Nu Mine, PA 16244.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Yatesboro Water Treatment Plant in Cowanshannock Township, Armstrong County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, an unnamed tributary to Cowanshannock Creek, classified as a warm fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is the Western Pennsylvania Water Company, located in Kittanning, PA, 19.18 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0065 mgd from permit issuance date through 3 years after permit issuance.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Iron 2.0 4.0 Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 Copper monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfall 001 from 3 years after permit issuance through permit expiration date: Iron 1.9 3.8 Aluminum 0.62 1.2 Copper 0.006 0.012 Total Residual Chlorine 0.014 0.028 Other Conditions: Effluent Chlorine minimization, toxics reduction condition.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217751. Industrial waste, SIC: 4194, Borough of Sewickley Water Authority, P. O. Box 190, Sewickley, PA 15143.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from water in Sewickley Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, 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 the ARCO Chemical Company, located at Monaca, 18.4 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.171 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow monitor and report TSS 30 60 Aluminum 4 8 Iron 2 4 Manganese 1 2 TRC 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110922. Sewage, Camp Allegheny, Inc., 100 Camp Allegheny Drive, Stoystown, PA 15563-8823.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Camp Allegheny STP in Stonycreek Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Calendars 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 Hooversville Municipal Authority on Stony Creek.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 20 40 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 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) 0.50 1.18 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 0205281. Sewage, New Sewickley Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 65, Freedom, PA 15042-0065.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Tri-County Park Sewage Treatment Plant in New Sewickley Township, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of North Fork Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 0.03 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 15 20 Suspended Solids 10 15 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.9 2.9 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 2.8 4.2 5.6 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--June 26, 1999) monitor and report (June 27, 1999--expiration) 0.01 0.03 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Other Conditions: The applicant proposes to expand the plant in two stages, first to 0.05 mgd and then to 0.10 mgd. The limitations listed above would also be applicable for each flow.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0024571. Sewage, Municipal Sewer and Water Authority of Cranberry Township, 2525 Rochester Road, Suite 700, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6498.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Brush Creek in Cranberry Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm 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 considered during the evaluation is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority--Eastvale Plant intake on the Beaver River located in Eastvale, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed interim effluent limits, based on a design flow of 3.0 mgd, are:
Outfall No. 001 (Interim Limits)
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,100/100 ml as a geometric average Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
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