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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-43

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 176]

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 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 Community Relations Coordinator at (717) 657-4585. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

Application for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to discharge to State waters.


   Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0021491.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Williamstown Borough Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 44, Williamstown, PA 17098.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Wiconisco Creek, in Williams 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.375 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Average
Weekly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine  0.51.63
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)13,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0024350.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Dauphin Borough Municipal Authority, Delaware and Canal Streets, P. O. Box 487, Dauphin, PA 17018.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River, in Dauphin Borough, 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.20 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Average
Weekly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine  0.51.63
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0080721.  Sewage, SIC:  6515, Frank Perano (Cedar Manor Mobile Home Park), Box 278, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Conewago Creek, in Londonderry 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 Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.07 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Average
Weekly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)  2.55.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)  7.515.0
Total Phosphorus  2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine  1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0
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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0024040.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Borough of Highspire, 640 Eshelman Street, Highspire, PA 17034-1698.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River, in Highspire Borough, 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 Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 2.0 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Average
Weekly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Total Phosphorus  2.04.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0053864.  Industrial waste, Plummer Precision Optics, 601 Montgomery Avenue, Pennsburg, PA 18073.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the Plummer Precision Optics facility in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Perkiomen Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 94,000 gpd are as follows:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 6,700 gpd are as follows:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0056707.  Industrial waste, Alex C. Fergusson, Inc., Spring Mill Drive, Frazer, PA 19355.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater from Alex C. Fergusson, Inc. facility in Charlestown Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to Cedar Hollow, a tributary of Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, exceptional value waters and esthetics.

ParameterAverage
Annual (mg/l)
Maximum
Daily (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/reportmonitor/report
CODmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Phosphorus (as P)monitor/reportmonitor/report
Iron Dissolvedmonitor/reportmonitor/report
pHmonitor/reportmonitor/report
MBAS Surfactantmonitor/reportmonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0056545.  Industrial waste, Graphic Packaging Corporation, Matthews and Cedar Hollow Roads, P. O. Box 500, Paoli, PA 19301.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated stormwater from an industry in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to Little Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, exceptional value waters and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 002 and 003, are as follows:

ParameterMaximum
Daily
CBOD5report
CODreport
Oil and Greasereport
pHreport
Total Suspended Solidsreport
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenreport
Total Phosphorusreport
Dissolved Ironreport

   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0209309.  SIC:  9959, Travel Ports of America, Inc., 3495 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Bald Eagle Creek in Boggs Township, Centre County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishery, and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the proposed intake located at Lock Haven.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0144 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
Total BTEX100.0200.0
Benzene5.010.0
TPH-DROmonitor

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.0144 mgd are:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
Total BTEX100.0200.0
Benzene5.010.0
TPH-GROmonitor

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0056731.  Sewage, Historic Salem Village Homeowner's Association, c/o Charles F. Line, R. D. 5, Box 25, Yellow Springs Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow treatment facility to an unnamed tributary to Valley Creek in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary of Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, exceptional value waters and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1,700 gpd are as follows:

ParameterAverage
Monthly (mg/l)
Instantaneous
Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)  1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)  4.59.0
Phosphorus (as P)  1.02.0
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 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 0004979-A1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2821, 2869 and 2818, Neville Chemical Company, 2800 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water, stormwater, leachate and untreated cooling water stormwater from Neville Chemical, Neville Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of the Ohio River (main channel and the back channel) 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 Robinson Township Authority, located at Mile 8.8--Ohio River, 2.43 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 101:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.134 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
BOD5 day29.07577.16426.00069.000
TSS46.967150.96442.000135.000
Acenaphthene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Acenaphtylene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Acrylonitrile0.1070.2710.0960.242
Anthracene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Benzene0.0420.1520.0370.136
Benzo(a)Anthracene0.0240.0660.0220.059
3,4-Benzo-Fluoranthene0.0250.0680.0230.061
Benzo(k)Fluoranthene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Benzo(a)Pyrene0.0250.0680.0230.061
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl)
   phthalate0.1150.3120.1030.279
Carbon Tetrachloride0.0200.0430.0180.038
Boron268.00318.00monitor and report
Chlorobenzene0.0160.0320.0150.028
Chloroethane0.0160.3000.1040.268
Chloroform0.0240.0520.0210.046
2-Chlorophenol0.0340.1100.0310.098
Chrysene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Di-N-Butylphthalate0.0300.0630.0270.057
1,2-Dichlorobenzene0.0860.1820.0770.163
1,3-Dichlorobenzene0.0340.0490.0310.044
1,4-Dichlorobenzene0.0160.0320.0150.028
1,1-Dichloroethane0.0240.0660.0220.059
1,2-Dichloroethane0.0760.2360.0680.211
1,1-Dichloroethylene0.0180.0280.0160.025
1,2-trans-
   Dichloroethylene0.0240.0610.0210.054
2,4-Dichlorophenol0.0430.1250.0390.112
1,2-Dichloropropane0.1710.2570.1530.230
1,3-Dichloropropylene0.0330.0490.0290.044
Diethylphthalate0.0910.2280.0810.203
2,4-Dimethylphenol0.0200.0400.0180.036
Dimethylphthalate0.0210.0530.0190.047
4,6-Dinitro-o-Cresol0.0870.3100.0780.277
2,4-Dinitrophenol0.0800.1380.0710.123
2,4-Dinitrotoluene0.1260.3190.1130.285
2,6-Dinitrotoluene0.2860.7170.2550.641
Ethylbenzene0.0350.1210.0320.108
Fluoranthene20.0280.0760.0250.068
Fluorene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Fluoride1,273.001,651.00monitor and report
Hexachlorobenzene0.0160.0320.0150.028
Hexachlorobutadiene0.0230.0540.0200.049
Hexachloroethane0.0240.0610.0210.054
Methyl Chloride0.0960.2120.0860.190
Methylene Chloride0.0440.1000.0400.089
Naphthalene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Nitrobenzene0.0300.0760.0270.068
Fluoroboratemonitor and reportmonitor and report
2- Nitrophenol0.0460.0770.0410.069
4-Nitrophenol0.0810.1390.0720.124
Phenol0.0160.0290.0150.026
Phenanthrene0.0240.0660.0220.059
Pyrene0.0280.0750.0250.067
Tetrachloroethylene0.0240.0630.0220.056
Toluene0.0290.0900.0260.080
Total Chromium1.2413.0971.1102.770
Total Copper1.6223.7801.4503.380
Total Cyanide0.4701.3430.4201.20
Total Lead0.3580.7710.3200.690
Total Nickel1.8904.4511.6903.980
Total Zinc1.1742.9191.0502.610
1,2,4-Trichloro-
   benzene0.0760.1570.0680.140
1,1,1-Trichloro-
   ethane0.0240.0610.0210.054
1,1,2-Trichloro-
   ethane0.0240.0610.0210.054
Trichloroethylene0.0240.0610.0210.054
Vinyl Chloride0.1160.3000.1040.268
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 201:  existing discharge to Outfall 003. Design discharge flow of 2.484 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature110°F
Benzenemonitor and report
Toluenemonitor and report
Xylenesmonitor and report
Vinyl Chloridemonitor and report
Styrenemonitor and report
Hexachlorobenzenemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 004:  existing discharge to the Ohio River--Main Channel. Design discharge flow of 0.245 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximum
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
TSS3060
Oil and Grease1530
Acetonemonitor and report
Benzene0.0320.064
Cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene0.0040.008
Ethylbenzene0.0350.070
Methylene Chloride0.0650.13
Methyl Isobutylketone0.0910.18
Naphthalene0.5481.09
Toluene0.0280.056
P-Xylene0.0570.114
Total Iron7
pH6.0--9.0

   Part C:  Other Requirements

   Part C.7 was added to the permit to require additional data to be provided on Boron, Fluoride and Fluoroborate at internal outfall 101.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.
__________

   The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from a proposed construction activity 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 limitations set forth in the permit and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative. Limitations are provided in the permit as erosion and sedimentation control measures and facilities which restrict the rate and quantity of sediment discharged.

   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 123.24(d).

   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 reviewed 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 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 appealable to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, including the erosion and sedimentation control plan for the construction activity, are on file and may be inspected at the office noted 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 proceedings should contact the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

   Northwest Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481, telephone (814) 332-6942.

   NPDES Permit PAS104102.  Stormwater. Lewis Run Borough, 60 Main Street, Lewis Run, PA 16738, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Lewis Run Borough, McKean County, to East Branch Tunungwant Creek.

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