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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 02-2103

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[32 Pa.B. 5766]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before 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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated before the application.

   Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid, service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ?
PAS232202 Lehigh Cultured Marble, Inc.
111 Lehigh Street
Macungie, PA 18062
Lehigh County
Macungie Borough
Swabia Creek
2C
Y
PA0062987
Sewage
David J. Bell
703 Lennox Ct.
Lansdale, PA 19446
Susquehanna County
Liberty Township
UNT of Snake Creek
4E
Y
PA0061727
(Minor
Renewal)
The Passionist Nuns
St. Gabriel's Monastery
631 Griffin Pond Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-8828
South Abington
Township
Lackawanna County
Ditch to Leggetts
Creek
5A
Y
PA0063649
(Minor
Renewal)
Selviati Restaurant, Inc.
t/a King Arthur Room
Route 209, P. O. Box 645
Sciota, PA 18354-0645
Hamilton Township
Monroe County
McMichael Creek
1E
Y

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ?
PA0119121 Glen-Gery Corporation
423 S. Pottsville Pike
Shoemakersville, PA 19555
Berks County
Perry Township
UNT to Schuylkill
River
3B
Y
PA0007862 Pennsylvania American Water Company
Yellow Breeches Treatment Plant
852 Wesley Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
York County
Fairview Township
Yellow Breeches Creek
7E
Y
PA0081922 Lewisberry Area Joint Authority
P. O. Box 172
Lewisberry, PA 17339
York County
Lewisberry Borough
Bennett Run
7E
Y
PA0023744 Northeastern York County Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 516
175 Chestnut Street
Mt. Wolf, PA 17347
York County
East Manchester
Township
Susquehanna River
7F
Y

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type) Address Municipality (Watershed No.) Y/N ?
PA0113158
(Sewerage)
Daniel R. Hawbaker
R. D. 1, Box 123
Port Matilda, PA 16870
Patton Township
Centre County
UNT to Buffalo Run
9-C
Y

II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   PA0052868, Industrial Waste, BAE Systems, 305 Richardson Road, Lansdale, PA 19446-1485. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from air stripper tower and stormwater from roof and parking lot from the facility at 305 Richardson Road in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to the West Branch of Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.086 MGD, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Trichlorethyene 0.005 0.01 0.0125
Tetrachoroethylene 0.005 0.004 0.005

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0057053, Sewage, John W. Feldmayer, 866 Shavertown Road, Boothwyn, PA 19061. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Feldmayer SFSTP in Concord Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to West Branch of Chester Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for HQ-CWF, exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and ReportMonitor and 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.

   PA0013048, Industrial Waste, Honeywell, Inc., 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3260. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from air conditioners and test chambers in Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Pine Run Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 4,620 gal/day, are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
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

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA0062855, Industrial, Mary-D Community Association, 34-36 Forest Lane, Mary-D, PA 17952. This proposed facility is located in Schuylkill Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal application.

   The receiving stream, Swift Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 3A and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Pottstown Borough Water Authority, is located on the Schuylkill River, 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.00038 MGD.

AverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly Daily
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60
Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0
Total Iron 2.0 4.0
Total Manganese 1.0 2.0
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   PA0051811, Industrial, Lehigh County Authority, P. O. Box 3348, Allentown, PA 18106. This proposed facility is located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Little Cedar Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 2C and is classified for HQ, CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Allentown is located on Little Lehigh Creek, approximately 4 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .002.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Aluminum 4 8
Total Iron 2 4
Total Manganese 1 2
pH 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times
TRC 1 2

   PA0061719, Sewage, Pinecrest Development Corporation, P. O. Box 760, Pocono Pines, PA 18350. This proposed facility is located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage into unnamed tributary to Beaver Creek.

   The receiving stream, Beaver Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 2A and is classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Hazleton Water Authority is located on the Lehigh River, approximately 35 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of .5 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instantaneous (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
NO2/NO3-N 14 28
Phosphorus as ''P'' 1 2
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 7 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   PA0062979, Sewage, Outletter Associates, 490 N. Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640. This proposed facility is located in Pocono Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Pocono Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 1E and is classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Stroudsburg Emergency Intake is located on Pocono Creek, approximately 8 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .024 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instantaneous (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   PA0052132, Sewage, Parkland Area School District, 2219 N. Cedar Crest Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18104. This proposed facility is located in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewerage from existing treatment plant.

   The receiving stream, Jordan Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 02C and is classified for TSF, migratory fish, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Allentown is located on the Lehigh River, 10 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0336.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 40
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4 8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12 24
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Month--24th Month) Monitor and Report
   (25th Month--Expiration) 1.0 2.3

   PA0064238, Sewage, West Mahanoy Township Supervisors, 190 Penn Avenue, Shenandoah Heights, PA 17976. This proposed facility is located in West Mahanoy Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Application for a new NPDES permit to discharge 0.015 mgd of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Shenandoah Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 6B and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Consolidated Water Company, located on the Susquehanna River, is 36 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 25.0 50.0
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   PA0061573, Sewerage, Camp Moshava, c/o Alan Silverman, 25 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10010. This proposed facility is located in Berlin Township, Wayne County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal application.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Indian Orchard Brook, is in watershed no. 1B and is classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg, located on the Delaware River, is approximately 70 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.036 mgd.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5 25.0 50.0
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 7.0 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Month--24th Month) Monitor Only
   (25th Month--Expiration) 0.34 0.802

   PA0063657, Sewage, Wyoming Area School District, 20 Memorial Street, Exeter, PA 18643. This proposed facility is located in Exeter Township, Luzerne County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Sutton Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 5B and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Danville Water Supply is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 40 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0068 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instantaneous (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 6.1 12.2
   (11-1 to 4-30) 18.3 36.6
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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine .7 1.6

   PA0062111, Sewage, Mahanoy Area Joint Industrial Corp., P. O. Box 271, Mahanoy City, PA 17948. This proposed facility is located in Delano Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Pine Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 3A and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pottstown Water Authority is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 50 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .045.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instantaneous (mg/l)
CBOD5 25.0 50.0
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21.0
Phosphorus as ''P''
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Month--24th Month) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
   (25th Month--Expiration) .18 .42

   PA0063096, Sewage, Seiders Hill, Inc., P. O. Box 359, Pottsville, PA 17901. This proposed facility is located in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 3A and is classified for CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pottstown Water Authority is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately .75 mile below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 based on a design flow of .09 MGD.

AverageAverageMaximum
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Instrument (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Phosphorus as ''P''
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8

   PA0062332, Sewage, Eaton Sewer and Water Co., P. O. Box 316, Nicholson, PA 18446. This proposed facility is located in Eaton Township, Wyoming County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, North Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 4G and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Danville Water Authority is located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 100 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.18 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 25.0 50.0
Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0
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 to 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

   PA0030996, Sewage, Bangor Area School District, 123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013. This proposed facility is located in Upper Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Jacoby Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 1F and is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Easton is located on the Delaware River, approximately 40 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.023 MGD.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20
   (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 5 mg/l at all times.
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   PA0060097, Sewage, Pennsylvania American Water Company, Pocono Country Place Development, 446 Sterling Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. This proposed facility is located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, East Branch of Dressler Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 2A and is classified for HQ, CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the City of Hazleton is located on the Lehigh River, 31 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.25.

AverageAverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 4.6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.0 14.0
Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 2.0
Dissolved Oxygen A minimum of 7.0 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
Total Zinc Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   PA0039730, Sewage, RRP Recreation Limited Partnership, 100 Chipmunk Crossing, Entriken, PA 16638. This facility is located in Lincoln Township, Huntingdon County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Tatman Run (Raystown Lake), is in Watershed 11-D and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Borough Water Authority is located on the Juniata River, approximately 110 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.100 MGD are:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (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

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0246921, Industrial Waste 0246921, Borough of Lenhartsville, P. O. Box 238, Lenhartsville, PA 19534. This facility is located in Lenhartsville Borough, Berks County.

   Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Maiden Creek, is in Watershed 3-C and classified for WWF, water supply and recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Pottstown Borough is located on the Schuylkill River, approximately 45 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0423 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
pH (SU) XXX
XXX
XXX
From 6.0 to 9.0
DO XXX
XXX
XXX
Minimum of 5.0 mg/l
Total Residual Chlorine XXX
XXX
0.50 XXX
1.60
Total Suspended Solids 10 15 30 45 60
CBOD5 8.82 14 25 40 50
NH3-N 7.05 XXX
20 XXX
40
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
XXX
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) XXX
XXX
200 XXX
XXX
   (10-1 to 4-30) XXX
XXX
10,000 XXX
XXX

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, (570) 327-3666.

   PA0024759, Sewerage SIC, 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833. This existing facility is located in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater.

   The receiving stream, West Branch Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 8B and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Reliant Energy is located on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, 20 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.75 MGD.

Average Average Daily Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
TSS 30 45 60
Total Cl2 Residual 0.50 1.6
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 to 9.0 at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains Part C 7 that requires an Industrial Pretreatment Program and Part C 9 that requires the reporting of sanitary sewer overflows.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND
SEWAGE WASTEWATER

APPLICATIONS UNDER THE
CLEAN STREAMS LAW

PART II PERMITS

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

   Persons wishing to comment on an application are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application, within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments 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.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.


I.  Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   WQM Permit No. 4602416, Sewerage, Joseph Kuroski and Gina Bryan, 1131 Church Road, East Greenville, PA 18041. This proposed facility is located in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a small flow sewage treatment plant.

   WQM Permit No. 1596414, Sewerage, London Grove Township Municipal Authority, 372 Rose Hill Road, Suite 300, West Grove, PA 19390. This proposed facility is located in London Grove Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Requesting approval to renew a spray irrigation permit.

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

   WQM Permit No. 5002404, Sewerage, Catherine Campbell, 1961 New Valley Road, Marysville, PA 17058. This proposed facility is located in Rye Township, Perry County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of a sewage treatment facility.

   WQM Permit No. 0502402, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, 187 Municipal Road, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633-0057. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of a sewage treatment facility.

   WQM Permit No. 0502403, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, 187 Municipal Road, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633-0057. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of a sewage treatment facility.

   WQM Permit No. 0502404, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, 187 Municipal Road, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633-0057. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of a sewage treatment facility.

   WQM Permit No. 0502405, Sewerage, Broad Top Township, 187 Municipal Road, P. O. Box 57, Defiance, PA 16633-0057. This proposed facility is located in Broad Top Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Approval for the construction/operation of a sewage treatment facility.

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   WQM Permit No. 1702404, Sewerage SIC 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Ave., Curwensville, PA 16833. This proposed facility is located in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

   Description of Proposed Action/Activity: Construction and operation of a 0.5 million gallon flow equalization tank.

   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Application No. 1102202, Industrial Waste, Conectiv Mid-Merit Inc., P. O. Box 6066, Newark, DE 19714. Application for the construction and operation of a water recycling preparation plant to serve the Hinckston Run Power Plant, located in Jackson Township, Cambria County.

   Application No. 0471408-A2, Sewerage, Hopewell Township, 1700 Clark Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001. Application for the construction and modification of the Wilson and Heights Pump Stations to serve the Hopewell Township Sewer System located in Hopewell Township, Beaver County.

   The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, which administers the Commonwealth's State Revolving Fund, has been identified as a possible funding source. The Department's review of the sewage facilities plan revision has not identified any significant environmental impacts resulting from this proposal.

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