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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-1477a

[27 Pa.B. 4753]

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   PA 0061344.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4961, Westwood Energy Properties Limited Partnership, P. O. Box 312, Tremont, PA 17981.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater (001) to Lower Rausch Creek in Frailey Township, Schuylkill 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 Lebanon Municipal Water Company located at Lebanon.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.36 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
Parameter MonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Total Iron816202448
Dissolved Iron714172142
Total Manganese816202448
Total Mercury0.00020.00040.00050.00060.0012
Total Zinc0.180.360.450.5410.8
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Internal Monitoring Point 101

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
TSS30100
Oil and Grease1520
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Internal Monitoring Point 201

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.032 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
TSS30100
Oil and Grease1520
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Internal Monitoring Point 301

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0058 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
TSS30100
Oil and Grease1520
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Internal Monitoring Point 401

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.27 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Free Chlorine0.20.5
Total Chromium0.20.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Internal Monitoring Point 501

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.001 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageAverageInstantaneousAverageAverage
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyMaximumMonthlyWeekly
CBOD525500.21
TSS30600.25
Total Chlorinereport
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0061263.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4931, Wheelabrator Frackville Energy Company, Inc., P. O. Box 392, Frackville, PA 17931.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated stormwater (001), industrial wastewater (002) and sewage (003) to Mill Creek in Mahoning Township, Schuylkill 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 Pottstown Water Authority located at Pottstown.

   Outfall 001

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of an average storm event, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
TSS50

   Outfall 002

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.096 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
Cadmium0.0150.030.03750.0120.024
Chromium0.02
Copper0.070.140.01750.0560.112
Lead0.160.320.40.130.26
Silver0.0140.0280.0350.0110.022
Zinc1.09.6
Aluminum51012.548
Total Iron612154.89.6
TSS30100
Oil and Grease1520
TDS1,5002,0001,2001,600
Free Available Chlorine0.20.5
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Outfall 003

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0012 mgd, are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lbs/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
CBOD525500.25
TSS30600.3
Fecal Coliforms200
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0036463.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4952, GenCorp, Inc., Hickory Drive, P. O. Box 429, Auburn, PA 17922-0429.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to the Schuylkill River in West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill 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 Pottstown Water Authority located on the Schuylkill River.

   Outfall 101:

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.0022 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
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
pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

   Outfall 001:

   The proposed effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease2550
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0060461.  Sewerage, Silver Lake Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 1975, Brackney, PA 18812.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Laurel Lake Creek in Silver Lake Township, Susquehanna County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold 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) policy was applied to NY-PA border where Snake Creek crosses into Liberty Township, Susquehanna County.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .07 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515
Dissolved Oxygena 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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st Month--36th Monthmonitor and report
   37th Month--Expiration Date.13.29

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 W. Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6510, (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0008923.  Wastewater, SIC:  3229, Corning Asahi Video Products Company, P. O. Box 9, State College, PA 16801-0009.

   This proposed action is for re-issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated wastewater to Logan Branch of Spring Creek in College 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 proposed/assumed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Bald Eagle Creek located at Lock Haven approximately 30 miles downstream.

   For Outfall 001 which receives wastewater from combined effluent from industrial waste treatment and other contact and noncontact cooling sources. The permittee is authorized to discharge 2.12 mgd during the period from permit effective date until the 223 furnace expansion around (4/98).

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMinimumMonthlyDailyMaximum
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Total Suspended Solids132626
Oil and Grease112222
Total Antimonymonitormonitor
Total Aluminummonitormonitor
Total Bariummonitormonitor
Total Lead200400500

   For Outfall 001 which receives wastewater from combined effluent from industrial waste treatment and other contact and noncontact cooling sources. The permittee is authorized to discharge 2.12 mgd during the period from the 223 furnace expansion around (4/98) until permit issuance date plus 3 years.

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMonthlyDailyMaximum
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Total Suspended Solids163232
Oil and Grease142828
Total Antimonymonitormonitor
Total Aluminummonitormonitor
Total Bariummonitormonitor
Total Lead70105140
Total Zincmonitormonitor

   For Outfall 101 an internal monitoring point which receives abrasive industrial wastewater from the IW treatment facility generated by the glass finishing production lines. The permittee is authorized to discharge 0.47 mgd during the period from permit effective date until the 223 furnace expansion around (4/98).

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMinimumMonthlyDailyMaximum
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Total Lead0.170.340.43
Fluoride224655

   For Outfall 101 an internal monitoring point which receives abrasive industrial wastewater from the IW treatment facility generated by the glass finishing production lines. The permittee is authorized to discharge 0.9 mgd during the period after furnace 223 expansion approximately (4/98) to permit expiration.

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMinimumMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Total Lead0.110.230.28
Fluoride153038

   For Outfall 001 which receives wastewater from combined effluent from industrial waste treatment and other contact and noncontact cooling sources. The permittee is authorized to discharge 2.12 mgd during the period from permit effective date until expiration.

Temperature (°F)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature*monitormonitormonitor

   *Temperature Reduction/Best Demonstrated technology and additional monitoring of Logan Branch of Spring Creek

   For Outfall 001 which receives wastewater from combined effluent from industrial waste treatment and other contact and noncontact cooling sources. The permittee is authorized to discharge 2.12 mgd during the period from permit issuance date plus 3 years to expiration date (unless Part C, Special Condition No. 7 Section A.2.b is declared).

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Discharge ParameterMinimumMonthlyDailyMaximum
pH (std units)within the range 6.0--9.0
Total Suspended Solids163232
Oil and Grease142828
Total Antimony*0.01150.0230.029
Total Aluminum*0.5751.151.44
Total Barium*1.152.302.875
Total Lead*0.0060.0120.015
Total ZincmonitormonitorXXX

   Other Conditions:

   (1)  Preliminary water quality based effluent limitations for Outfall 001.

ParameterUnitsMonthly Average
Total Antimonymg/l0.0115
Total Aluminummg/l0.575  
Total Bariummg/l1.15    
Total Leadmg/l0.006
  

   (2)  Requirement to submit a Toxic Reduction Evaluation Work Plan within 90 days of permit issuance date.

   (3)  Procedures for granting time extensions to achieve final water quality based effluent limitations.

   (4)  Procedures for demonstrating alternative site-specific bioassay based effluent limitations.

   (5)  Chemical Additives Usage

   (6)  Chronic Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0110281.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Philip C. Hall (Vali-View MHP), P. O. Box 438, Montoursville, PA 17754.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Twin Run in Fairfield Township, 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 PA American Water Company located 15 river miles downstream on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.03 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
MonthlyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1530
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Cl2 Residual12.3
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
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
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0002305.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3471, Robertshaw Controls Company, One Robertshaw Drive, New Stanton, PA 15672.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, cooling water, stormwater from metal finishing and processing in New Stanton Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, unnamed tributary of Sewickley 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority, located at McKeesport on the Youghiogheny River, 20.5 miles below the discharge point.

   Interim Limits

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.279 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
Cadmium0.0030.006
Total Chromium0.320.64
Hexavalent Chromium0.0100.020
Copper0.0350.070
Lead0.0500.100
Nickel0.2000.400
Free Cyanide0.0050.010
Zinc0.2000.400
Silver0.0230.046
Temperature110°F
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.25
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Final Limits

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.279 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
Cadmium0.0030.006
Total Chromium0.320.64
Hexavalent Chromium0.0100.020
Copper0.0350.070
Lead0.0160.032
Nickel0.2000.400
Free Cyanide0.0050.010
Zinc0.2000.400
Silver0.0230.046
Temperaturesame limits as Outfall 002
Total Residual Chlorine0.0230.046
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 101:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.000672 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Mercury0.0130.026

   Outfall 201:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.053 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3160
Oil and Grease2652
Cadmium0.260.69
Chromium1.712.77
Copper2.073.38
Lead0.430.69
Nickel2.383.98
Silver0.240.43
Zinc1.482.61
Cyanide0.651.20
Total Toxic Organics2.13
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.25
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 301:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.236 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature110°F

   Interim Limits

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.052 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature110°F

   Final Limits

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.052 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Temperature
   (1-1 to 1-31)40.3°F
   (2-1 to 2-29)40.4°F
   (3-1 to 3-31)46.9°F
   (4-1 to 4-15)53.0°F
   (4-16 to 4-30)59.0°F
   (5-1 to 5-15)64.7°F
   (5-16 to 5-31)73.1°F
   (6-1 to 6-15)80.9°F
   (6-16 to 6-30)84.9°F
   (7-1 to 7-31)87.5°F
   (8-1 to 8-31)87.4°F
   (9-1 to 9-15)84.3°F
   (9-16 to 9-30)78.3°F
   (10-1 to 10-15)72.3°F
   (10-16 to 10-31)66.3°F
   (11-1 to 11-15)58.4°F
   (11-16 to 11-30)50.3°F
   (12-1 to 12-31)42.3°F
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
This outfall shall contain uncontaminated stormwater runoff only

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

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