NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 1833]
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 standards 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 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 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 specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications received for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Northeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.PA 0104426. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941. Corner Water Supply and Service Corporation, 113 Oakwood Lane, Shippenville, PA 16254.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge industrial wastewater at a potable water treatment facility to Paint Creek in Elk Township, Clarion County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 Allegheny River and is used by the Parker City water system located in Parker City at River Mile 83.94, approximately 32.57 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0024 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) monitor and report Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0104019. Sewage, BFI of PA, Inc., R. D. 2, P. O. Box Q, Brockway, PA 15824.
This application is for renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Wolf Run in Washington Township, Jefferson County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 Hawthorn Area Water Authority intake on Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn, approximately 45 miles downstream from point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0002 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 21,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.3 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0093378. Sewage, Associated Ceramics and Technology, Inc., 400 North Pike Road, Sarver, PA 16053.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Sarver Run in Winfield Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high-quality trout stocking fishes, 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 Allegheny River and is used by the Clearview Water Supply Company which is 13 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.004000 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.1 4.2 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.3 12.5 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 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0033979. Industrial waste, SIC: 2022. Valley Cheese Co-Op Association, R. D. 1, Box 251, Enon Valley, PA 16120-9615.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste, boiler blowdown and stormwater to an unnamed tributary to North Fork of Little Beaver Creek in Little Beaver Township, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes, 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 PA/OH Line located at approximately 15 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .0182 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow (mgd) BOD5 15.0 30 35 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 25 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2 5 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 15 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) (Final) .11 .3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 7 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0002674. Amendment No. 2. Industrial waste, SIC: 2911. Witco Corporation, Kendall/Amalie Division, 77 North Kendall Avenue, Bradford, PA 16701.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 based on a design flow of .45 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitoring only BOD5 monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs125 Total Suspended Solids monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs105 NH3-N monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs13 Oil and Grease 15 30 COD monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs615 Phenolics monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.7 Sulfide monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.7 (T) Chromium monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.8 Hexavalent Chromium monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.06 Copper monitoring only Dissolved Iron monitoring only Total Residual Chlorine monitoring only pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 004 based on a design flow of .012 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Maximum
Daily (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)Flow monitoring only BOD5 monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs125 Total Suspended Solids monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs105 NH3-N monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs3 Oil and Grease 15 30 COD monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs615 Phenolics monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.7 Sulfide monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.7 (T) Chromium monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.8 Hexavalent Chromium monitor and report
on monthly DMRsmonitor and report
on monthly DMRs0.06 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times
PA 0041921. Sewage, Holy Sepulcher Parish, 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16001-8906.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Glade Run in Middlesex Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: warm water fishes, 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 Connoquenessing Creek and is used by the Zelienople Municipal Water Works which is 20.74 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.002600 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Phosphorus (4-1 to 10-31) 2 4 Ammonia 3 9 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 4 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032727. Sewage, Department of Transportation (Rest Stop 21 I-80 East Bound), Room 1112 Transportation and Safety Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to East Branch Wolf Creek in Irwin Township, Venango County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 Slippery Rock Creek and is used by the Camp Allegheny which is 39.48 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.010000 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 24 48 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032778. Sewage, Department of Transportation (Rest Stop 22 I-80 West Bound), Room 1112 Transportation and Safety Building, Harrisburg, PA 17120.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Scrubgrass Creek in Irwin Township, Venango County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, 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 Allegheny River and is used by the Emlenton Water Company which is 26.20 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.010000 mgd are:
Parameter Average
Monthly (mg/l)Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 24 48 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0100986. Sewage, PHB Machining Division, 8150 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415.
This application is for renewal of an existing NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage from an industrial plant to Trout Run in Fairview Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply to consider during the evaluation until Lake Erie.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on average design flow of 0.014 mgd are:
Effluent Concentration (mg/l) Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Phosphorus as ''P'' 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.48 1.2 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,200/100 ml as a geometric average pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times 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 0030392. Industrial waste, SIC: 3465 and 3544, B.O.C. Group General Motors Corp., P. O. Box 158, McKeesport, PA 15134.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit renewal to discharge noncontact cooling water, natural springs and stormwater from their Pittsburgh Plant in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Curry Hollow Creek, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Pennsylvania-American Water Company, Becks Run, located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 15 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0018 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 Suspended Solids 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0203653. Industrial waste, SIC: 1442, Latrobe Construction Company, P. O. Box 150, Latrobe, PA 15650.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from the Blue Stone Quarry in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Loyalhanna Creek, classified as trout stock fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 Latrobe Municipal Authority, located at P. O. Box 88, Latrobe, PA 15650, 3.1 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.2 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (mgd) monitor and report Suspended Solids 30 75 pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0205109. Industrial waste, SIC: 3312, Johnstown Corporation, 545 Central Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15902.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from its Johnstown Plant in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of Stony Creek classified as warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks, located at Saltsburg-Conemaugh River, 27 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00003 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 Outfall 004: existing (0.00003 mgd) discharge to Stony Creek
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 Outfall 005: existing (0.00003 mgd) discharge to Stony Creek
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 Outfalls 002, 003, 006 and 007: existing stormwater discharge to Stony Creek
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease monitor and report Iron monitor and report The discharge by these outfalls shall consist of uncontaminated stormwater runoff only.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217255. Industrial waste, SIC: 5541, Campbell's Ultra Service Station, 1111 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA 15648.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from a groundwater collection and treatment system in North Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Tinker's Run, classified as trout stocking fishery with existing and/or potential uses for 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 West View Water Authority, located at West View, 28 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.036 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall is limited at internal Outfalls 101 and 201 Outfall 101: new discharge, design flow of 0.036 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 30 60 Oil and Grease 15 30 Dissolved Iron 0.3 0.75 Benzene 0.001 0.0025 Toluene monitor/report Ethylbenzene monitor/report Xylenes monitor/report Naphthalene 0.01 0.025 BTEX 0.100 0.250 MTBE monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine 0.04 0.010 pH 6.0--9.0 Outfall 201: new discharge.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall shall consist of stormwater runoff only. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0036331. Sewage, George F. Fleeher and Marian J. Fleeher, 18 Timbercrest Circle, Cecil, PA 15321.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the George and Marian Fleeher Sewage Treatment Plant in Cecil Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Millers 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 West View Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.
Parameter Concentration (mg/l) Average
MonthlyAverage
WeeklyMaximum
DailyInstantaneous
MaximumCBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.9 3.8 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.3 8.6 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 0.1 0.2 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l pH 6.0--9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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