NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 3868]
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 standard 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 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 accommodations 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 1 (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, telephone (610) 832-6130.PA 0056944. Industrial waste, Sun Company, Inc., 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from an existing petroleum products pipeline pump station in Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Marcus Hook 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 and esthetics.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor/report Diesel Range Organics monitor/report Gasoline Range Organics monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0051616. Industrial waste, Citizens Utilities Water Company of PA, 135 North Fourth Street, Royersford, PA 19468.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from a water filtration plant in East Vincent Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, 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 0.111 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Chloroform monitor/report pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0040886. Sewage, Upper Pottsgrove Township, 1420 Heather Place, Pottstown, PA 19464.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Greengate Development in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Manatawny Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, warm water fish, 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 0.018 mgd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report Fecal Coliforms 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0054941. Industrial waste, Formal Affairs, Inc., Harold C. Yates, Cedar Hollow Road and Industrial Boulevard, Paoli, PA 19301.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from groundwater remediation system in Willistown Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary 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 Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 14,400 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Iron monitor/report monitor/report Total Dissolved Solids monitor/report monitor/report Tetrachloroethylene not detectable not detectable not detectable Cis-1,2 Dichloroethylene not detectable not detectable not detectable Trichloroethylene not detectable not detectable not detectable pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Requirements
Groundwater Monitoring
Required Analytical Test Method
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.PA 0209333. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Chippewa Chief LTD Partnership, 48 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Wolf Run in Muncy Township, Lycoming 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Milton approximately 18 river miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.04 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (6-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 5-31) 20 40 TSS 10 20 Ammonia-N (6-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 5-31) 9 18 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH within the range of 6.0--9.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.3 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0113182. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Albert Drobka, R. D. 1, Box 355, Centre Hall, PA 16828.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to unnamed tributary of Spring Creek in Harris Township, Centre 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0105 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 TSS 10 20 Total Residual Cl2 1.0 2.3 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.
PA 0113093. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Christ Wesleyan Church, R. D. 2, Box 2000, Milton, PA 17847.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Limestone Run in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.
The receiving stream 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Shamokin Dam Municipal Authority located on the Susquehanna River 14 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0021 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Cl2 1 2.3 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0209350. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Delmar Township, R. D. 5, Box 70A, Wellsboro, PA 16901.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Heise Run in Delmar Township, Tioga 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Jersey Shore Area Water Authority located at Pine Creek approximately 65 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.007 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (6-1 to 10-31 10 15 20 (11-1 to 5-31) 20 30 40 Total Suspended Solids 10 15 20 Fecal Coliforms 200/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Total Residual Cl monitor and report 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 0003832. Industrial waste, SIC: 2869, 2821, 2865, Aristech Chemical Corporation, Neville Island Plant, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.
This application is for an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water stormwater from the Neville Island Plant in Neville Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River (Back Channel), classified as a 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 3 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.85 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature 110° COD 30 60 TSS 30 60 Pollutant Groups 2--5 in NPDES application monitor and report pH 6.0--9.0 Other Conditions: No net addition of pollutants to noncontact cooling water, no change in the temperature of the receiving stream by more than 2°F, stormwater runoff conditions, and approval of hydrostatic test water discharges.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0110591. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, SCM Metal Products, Inc., 101 Bridge Street, Johnstown, PA 15902.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated and untreated cooling water and stormwater from SCM Metal Products, Inc. in Johnstown, Cambria County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Stony Creek, 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks, located 45 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 101: existing discharge, design flow of 0.039 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Suspended Solids 6.92 13.88 28.6 40 Oil and Grease 4.53 7.01 8.7 30 Copper 0.23 0.45 0.42 0.81 1.0 Cyanide 0.02 0.06 0.05 0.12 0.125 Lead 0.04 0.1 0.08 0.18 0.2 Chromium 0.022 0.061 0.07 0.17 0.175 Nickel 0.031 0.046 0.08 0.11 0.2 Fluoride 2.24 5.05 5.55 12.5 13.9 Ammonia 4.11 9.34 Total Iron 0.132 0.264 0.61 1.2 1.5 pH 7.5--10 Outfall 001: existing 0.075 mgd discharge to Stony Creek
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This outfall shall consist solely of those sources previously monitored at 101, noncontact cooling water, and uncontaminated stormwater runoff. TRC 0.5 1.0 pH 6.0--10 Outfall 002: existing 0.02 mgd discharge to Stony Creek
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This discharge shall consist solely of noncontact cooling water, and uncontaminated stormwater runoff. TRC 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 Outfall 003: existing 0.0183 mgd discharge to Stony Creek
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum This discharge shall consist solely of noncontact cooling water, and uncontaminated stormwater runoff. TRC 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.PA 0045560. Industrial waste, SIC: 3471, Heritage Metal Finishing, Inc., 800 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to Conoy Creek, in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster 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 the Columbia Borough Water Authority 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 0.016 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times CBOD5 40 80 100 Total Suspended Solids 31 60 77.5 Total Phosphorus as P 2 4 5 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Cadmium 0.06 0.12 0.15 Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.3 Total Copper 0.66 1.3 1.65 Total Lead 0.25 0.5 0.63 Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 5.95 Total Silver 0.24 0.43 0.6 Total Zinc 3.78 6.65 9.45 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6 Hexavalent Chromium 0.3 0.6 0.75 Total Boron 43.0 86.0 108.0 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087360. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Exxon Company, USA, 140 South Village, Exton, PA 19341-1266.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to Laurel Run, in Muhlenberg Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Pottstown Borough Authority Water Treatment Plant located in Pottstown. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0432 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total BTEX3 0.1 0.2 0.25 Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Toluene monitor and report Ethylbenzene monitor and report Xylene monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087572. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Williamstown Borough Authority, P. O. Box 44, Williamstown, PA 17098.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of 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 on the Susquehanna River 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 0.0037 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s. u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087581. Sewage, SIC: 4951, Maidencreek Associates, Inc., 39 Cornerstone Drive, Mohrsville, PA 19541.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Irish Creek, in Centre Township, Berks 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 proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Glen Alsace Water Company located on the Schuylkill River by Robeson Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0228 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 9.5 (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 28.5 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 0.97 Total Residual Chlorine 0.29 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) 800/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0087599. Sewage, SIC: 8661, Schuylkill Valley Bible Church, Bellman's Church Road, Dauberville, PA 19517.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Irish Creek, in Centre Township, Berks 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 proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Glen Alsace Water Company located on the Schuylkill River by Robeson Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of .00405 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 pH 6.0--9.0 s.u. inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200 (10-1 to 4-30) 100,000 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0080675. Industrial waste, SIC: 0161, B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (Midvale Facility), 17825-79th Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Red Run, in Washington Township, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, 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 at Brunswick Mayor and Council located in Brunswick, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed best management practice and monitoring requirements for Outfall M-1:
B & W Quality Growers, Inc. (B & W) shall restrict pesticide usage at the Midvale Facility to:
Dipel Neemix Malathion Kocide 101 Induce Roundup Safer Insecticidal Soap B & W shall maintain a trout basin to serve as an aquatic indicator or potential flow-through of applied pesticides.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
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