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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[27 Pa.B. 4360]
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface 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 have 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 Water 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 proceedings, should contact Richard Adams at (717) 327-3666. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.PA 0052868. Industrial waste, Tracor Aerospace Electronic Systems, Inc., 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 of the industry located on Richardson Road in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to the West Branch Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is a dry swale located near two public water supply wells.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 11,000 gallons per day are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Trichloroethylene 0.005 0.01 0.0125 Tetrachloroethylene 0.005 0.01 0.0125 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Groundwater monitoring from certain monitoring wells.
Authorization to discharge stormwater.
PA 0054241. Industrial waste, AMOCO Oil Company, 6310 West Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater from oil water separator serving point breeze petroleum marketing terminal located in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 170,000 gallons per day during heavy rain event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor/report Diesel Range Organics monitor/report Gasoline Range Organics monitor/report Other Requirements:
1. DMR to DRBC
2. Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff
3. Monitoring and Reporting
4. PPC Plan Requirements
5. Other Wastewaters
6. Definitions
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0011622. Industrial waste, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-8699.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, noncontact cooling water and stormwater from Delaware Generating station located on Beach Street in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware Estuary--Zone 3.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery (maintenance only) and migratory fish (passage only).
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 3,000 gallons per day from steam tracing drips and yard stormwater are as follows:
Instantaneous Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Maximum Temperature 110°F pH 6.0 SU 9.0 SU The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 161,000 gallons per day from industrial wastewater treatment plant are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 100 125 Total Dissolved Solids 2,500 3,500 5,000 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Total Iron 1 1 1 Total Copper 1 1 1 Total Zinc monitor monitor Total Lead monitor monitor Total Phenols monitor monitor pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The discharge through Outfall 003 shall consist solely of traveling screen backwash.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004, based on an average flow of 2.03 million gallons per day from fan and equipment coolings are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Copper monitor monitor Total Iron monitor monitor Total Zinc monitor monitor Total Lead monitor monitor Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005, based on an average flow of 142,000 gallons per day from fan cooling, emergency shower and city water tank overflow are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Copper monitor monitor Total Zinc monitor monitor Total Iron monitor monitor Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006, based on an average flow of 254 million gallons per day from condenser cooling are as follows:
Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Oxidant 0.2 0.5 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 009, based on an average flow of 30,000 gallons per day from auxiliary boiler cooling, pump cooling and river water seepage are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F Total Suspended Solids 30 100 125 Oil and Grease 15 20 30 Total Copper monitor monitor Total Zinc monitor monitor Total Iron monitor monitor Total Lead monitor monitor pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Requirement to submit a toxics reduction evaluation for Copper, Lead, Zinc and Iron for main discharges.
The discharge through Outfalls 007, 008, 011, 012, 013, 014 and 015 shall consist solely of stormwater runoff.
No discharge of PCB compounds.
Thermal impact of discharges 001, 004, 005, 006 and 009 upon Delaware Estuary--Zone 3.
Thermal Mixing Zone Requirements.
Chemical Additives Requirements.
Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.
Temperature monitoring of water withdrawn from the Delaware River.
Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.PA 0063649. Sewerage. King Arthur Dining Room, Box 271, Route 209, Sciota, PA.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into McMichael's Creek in Hamilton Township, Monroe County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated of the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0012 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 5.0 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--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine monitor and report The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.PA 0026077. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Borough of Carlisle, 53 West South Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek, in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was PA American Water Company located in Silver Spring Township, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed amended effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.625 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Cadmium deleted Total Copper deleted The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.PA 0025922. SIC: 4952, City of Lock Haven, 20 East Church Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745-2559.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Bald Eagle Creek in City of Lock Haven, Clinton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the projected downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Lock Haven located on the West Branch Susquehanna River or the Bald Eagle Creek 1.6 miles downstream.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 3.75 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum2 pH (Std Units) within the range 6.0--9.0 CBOD5 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Total Cl2 Residual* 0.5 1.6 *-limit effective 3 years after permit effective date, until then monitor and report NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 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 Other Conditions:
(1) Bypass Management Plan and Schedule
(2) Operation and Implementation of a Pretreatment Program
(3) Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0020699. SIC: 4952, Montgomery Water and Sewer Authority, 35 South Main Street, Montgomery, PA 17752-0125.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the West Branch Susquehanna River in Montgomery Borough, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.85 mgd, are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Chlorine Residual 0.5 1.6 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 pH 6.0--9.0 SU at all times Other Conditions:
(1) Total Chlorine Residual limits effective 3 years from permit issuance date. Monitoring and reporting required in the interim.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0008575. Industrial waste, SIC: 3315, Williamsport Wire Rope, Inc., P. O. Box 3188, Williamsport, PA 17701.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of contact water and cooling water to West Branch Susquehanna River in Williamsport, Lycoming County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 Borough of Milton on the West Branch Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.04 mgd, are:
Discharge Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Minimum Monthly Daily Maximum Oil and Grease 15 30 30 pH (Std units) within the range 6.0--9.0 Total Suspended Solids 31 60 75 Ammonia Nitrogen monitor monitor Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 5.13 Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.29 Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 8.94 Total Silver 0.24 0.43 1.29 Total Zinc 1.48 2.61 4.44 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.20 1.95 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 Other Conditions:
(1) Chemical Additives Requirements
(2) Requirement to submit an Ammonia Nitrogen Reduction Evaluation by
(3) Total Toxic Organics Testing Requirement
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
PA 0025984. Sewage, Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Waste Treatment Plant in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Ohio River, 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.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 250 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 9 13.5 18 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 37.5 50 Heptachlor Epoxide monitor and report Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 10-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (11-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Dissolved Oxygen minimum daily average 5 mg/l, minimum 4 mg/l at any time pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 Outfalls 005, 006, 007, S-23, S-24, S-28--S-42, S-42A, S-46, which discharge to the receiving waters known as the Monongahela River, Chartiers Creek and Ohio River, serve as combined sewer overflows necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant and are permitted to discharge only for such reason. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls. Each discharge shall be monitored for cause, frequency, duration and quantity of flow.
Outfalls SW1--SW5 which discharge to the receiving waters known as the Ohio River serve as uncontaminated stormwater outfalls. There are at this time no specific effluent limitations on the outfalls.
Other Conditions: Requirements to submit a Toxics Reduction Evaluation.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0205966. Sewage, Economy Borough Municipal Authority, 2860 Conway-Wallrose Road, Baden, PA 15005.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Chestnut Ridge Sewage Treatment Plant in Economy Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary to Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 Arco Chemical Company BV Plant.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0165 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 3 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.5 5.3 7 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 0.07 0.17 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0096598. Sewage, Lower Ten Mile Joint Sewer Authority, R. R. 1, Jefferson, PA 15344.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mather Waste Water Treatment Plant in Morgan Township, Greene County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as South Fork Ten Mile Creek, 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 Tri County Joint Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.20 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 15.5 23 31 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 1st month--36th month monitor and report 37th month--expiration 1.0 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0222381. Sewage. Clearfield-Jefferson Counties Regional Airport Authority P. O. Box 299, Falls Creek, PA 15840.
This application is for a new NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Keys Run in Washington Township, Jefferson County. This is a new 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 Water Authority intake on Redbank Creek located in Hawthorn Borough, Clarion County, approximately 27 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.006 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen 25 50 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 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0025461. Sewage. Vernon Township Sanitary Authority (South Watson Run STP), 10929 Jackson Avenue, Meadville, PA 16335.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to Watson Run in Vernon Township, Crawford 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 General Authority of the City of Franklin on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 30 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of .27 mgd, are:
Average Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Average Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 20 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 TSS 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,700/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine (Interim Limit) XX XX (Final Limit) .3 .9 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0103969. Varischetti and Sons, Inc., P. O. Box 220, Brockway, PA 15824.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge Unnamed Tributary to Wolf Run to Sandy Lick Creek 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 Water Authority on Redbank Creek located at Hawthorn, approximately 36 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.000450 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 21,200/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 3.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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