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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-1702a

[27 Pa.B. 5505]

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   PA 0090786.  Sewage, Hempfield Township Supervisors, R. D. 6, Box 500, Woodward Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Hempfield Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of Brush 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 PA American Water Company--Pittsburgh.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)48
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.71.7
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0092037.  Sewage, James Bender, 57 Woodland Drive, Apartment 101, Vero Beach, FL 32962.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Woodlawn Mobile Home Court STP in Unity Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Little Crabtree 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .00525 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)9.018.0
Phosphorus2.04.0
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)1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0205257.  Sewage, Greensboro-Monongahela Township Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 342, Greensboro, PA 15338.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Greensboro-Monongahela Township Sewage Treatment Plant in Monongahela Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Monongahela 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.110 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.51.6
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217727.  Sewage, Rices Landing Borough, P. O. Box 185, 100 Water Street, Rices Landing, PA 15357.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Rices Landing Sewage Treatment Plant in Rices Landing Borough, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Monongahela 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 Tri-County Joint Municipal Authority located on the Monongahela River at river mile 64.80.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.08 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot 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 0035289.  Sewage, Glen Lakes Estates, 1037 Barkeyville Road, Grove City, PA 16127.

   This application is for revoke and reissuance of a Part 1 NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the unnamed tributary to Wolf Creek in Pine Township, Mercer County. This is a minor 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 Camp Allegheny--Salvation Army on Slippery Rock Creek located at Camp Allegheny, approximately 24 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed interim effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001 (after disinfection)

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)48
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 4.0 mg/l at all times
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 Chlorinemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed final effluent limits, based on a design flow of 0.030 mgd are:

   Outfall No. 001 (after disinfection)

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)48
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,900/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.30.7
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges

   The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permits to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Any major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.

   The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Operations indicated as the office responsible, 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4590.
NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0084483Broad Top City Borough
Route 913
Broad Top City, PA
16621-0228
Huntingdon
Broad Top
Borough
Shoup RunTRC
PA 0051900Robeson Township Munic.
Authority
R. D. 4, Box 3
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Berks
Robeson Twp.
Schuylkill
River
TRC
PA 0082589Fairview Township
599 Lewisberry Rd.
New Cumberland, PA
17070-2399
York
Fairview Twp.
UNT to
Fishing Creek
TRC

DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER

Applications under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

(Part II Permits)

   The following permit applications and requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department). Persons objecting on the grounds of public or private interest to the approval of an application or submitted plan may file a written protest with the Department at the address indicated above each permit application or plan. Each written protest should contain the following: name, address and telephone number; identification of the plan or application to which the protest is addressed; and a concise statement in sufficient detail to inform the Department of the exact basis of the protest and the relevant facts upon which it is based. The Department may conduct a fact-finding hearing or an informal conference in response to any given protests. Each writer will be notified in writing of the time and place if a hearing or conference concerning the plan, action or application to which the protest relates is held. To insure consideration by the Department prior to final action on permit applications and proposed plans, initial protests and additions or amendments to protests already filed should be filed within 15 calendar days from the date of this issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. A copy of each permit application and proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection.

   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.


Applications received for industrial waste and sewerage applications under The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001).

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

   A.  0797401.  Sewage, submitted by Blair Township Water and Sewer Authority, 575 Cedar Crest Drive, Duncansville, PA 16635 in Blair Township, Blair County to construct a sewer extension to serve Pleasant View Estates Phase 1B was received in the Southcentral Region on September 24, 1997.

   A.  3697408.  Sewage, submitted by Quarryville Borough, 300 Saint Catherine Street, Quarryville, PA 17566 in Quarryville Borough, Lancaster County to construct a plant upgrade which will include the addition of two secondary aerobic digesters and the associated air supply system as well as interconnections to the existing piping to accommodate the new facilities was received in the Southcentral Region on September 30, 1997.

   A.  0694418 (97-1).  Sewage, amendment submitted by the Borough of Kutztown, 45 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA 19530-1112 in Kutztown Borough, Berks County to construct the following additions to the wastewater treatment plant: addition of one raw wastewater pump, an influent screw type screen, four new primary settling tanks, two new final settling tanks in addition to the two existing final settling tanks, two new trickling filter recirculation pumps, and the associated piping was received in the Southcentral Region on October 6, 1997.

   A.  3197404.  Sewage, submitted by Mill Creek Area Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 4, Main Street, Mill Creek, PA 17060 in Mill Creek Borough, Huntingdon County to construct approximately 1,200 L. V. of 4-inch Force Main and duplex Pump Station to serve the Millstone Mobile Home Park, replacing existing package sewage treatment plant for the Mobile Home Park was received in the Southcentral Region on October 6, 1997.

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

   A.  5697402.  Sewerage, Gordon Mihalik, 965 Highland Park Dr., Somerset, PA 15501. Application for the construction and operation of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant located in the Township of Somerset, Somerset County to serve the Mihalik residence.

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

   WQM Permit No. 4397414.  Sewage, PEC Management II (I-80 Development Project-Mercer Site), 1250 Tower Lane, Erie, PA 16505. This project is for the construction and operation of a package sewage treatment facility for the proposed commercial development in East Lackawannock Township, Mercer County.

   WQM Permit No. 1097408.  Sewage, Robert W. Sirera, SRSTP, 304 Green Lake Dr., Mars, PA 16046. This project is for the construction of a Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in Adams Township, Butler County.

INDIVIDUAL PERMITS

(PAS)

   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 (Department) 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 Regional Office or County Conservation District Office indicated as the responsible office, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. A copy of the written comments should be sent to the County Conservation District Office. 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 Regional Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional 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 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 County Conservation District Office or the Department's Regional 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 the specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.

   Southeast Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428-2233, (610) 832-6130.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G284.  Stormwater. J. Loew and Associates, 55 Country Club Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, to Unnamed Tributary to Shamona Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G285.  Stormwater. Stephen E. Cushman, P. O. Box 294, Thorndale, PA 19372, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Honeybrook and West Caln Townships, Chester County, to Octorara Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G286.  Stormwater. BK Campbell, 402 Bayard Road, Suite 200, Kennett Square, PA 19348, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in New London Township, Chester County, to Warp Run.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G287.  Stormwater. Greenpoint Farm, 402 Bayard Road, Suite 200, Kennett Square, PA 19348, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in New London Township, Chester County, to Big Elk Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G288.  Stormwater. Four A Partners, Inc., P. O. Box 310, Avondale, PA, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in London Grove Township, Chester County, to East Branch of White Clay Creek.

   NPDES Permit PAS10-G289.  Stormwater. Koons Steel, Inc., 2092 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19404, has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in East Coventry Township, Chester County, to Schuylkill River.

   Northeast Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

   Pike County Conservation District, District Manager, HC 6, Box 6770, Hawley, PA 18428, (717) 226-8220.

   NPDES Permit PAS10V019.  Stormwater. Woodloch Pines, Inc., John Kiesendahl, R. R. 1, Box 280, Hawley, PA 18428 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, to Hell Gate Brook, tributary of Lackawaxen River.

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

   Perry County Conservation District, District Manager, P. O. Box 36, New Bloomfield, PA 17068, (717) 582-8988.

   NPDES Permit PAS105103.  Stormwater. Perry Meadows Farm Partnership, P. O. Box 187, 410 E. Lincoln Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Jackson Township, Perry County, to Shermans Creek.

   Northcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 208 W. Third St., Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701, (717) 327-3669.

   Clearfield County Conservation, District Manager, 650 Leonard St., Clearfield, PA 16830, (814) 765-2629.

   NPDES Permit PAS101714.  Stormwater. Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, P. O. Box 8476, Harrisburg, PA 17105 has applied to discharge stormwater from a construction activity located in Huston Township, Clearfield County, to Bark Camp Run.


Stormwater Individual

   The following parties have applied for NPDES permits to allow the discharge of stormwater from an industrial site into surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to issue these permits and proposes to issue them subject to effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements.

   The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Office indicated as the office responsible, 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field 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 action. 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 permit application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.

   Northeast Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.


Facility NameCounty andNew Permit
NPDES No.and AddressMunicipalityTributary StreamRequirements
PAS802212Graver Trucking, Inc.
R. D. 7, Box 7655
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Stroud Twp.
Wigwam Run
PAS202205Banner Metals, Inc.
Box 431 Main St.
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Stroud Twp.
Pocono Creek and
Little Pocono Crk.
PAS602201D. Katz & Sons, Inc.
P. O. Box 510
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
McMichaels Creek
PAS112204National Carbon Prod.
100 Stokes Avenue
E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Monroe County
Stroud Twp.
Brodhead Crk.
PAS212203Rock Hill Materials Co.
339 School Street
Catasaqua, PA 18032
Monroe County
Hamilton Twp.
Lake Crk.
PAS802213United Parcel Serv.
R. D. 2, Box 2129C
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
McMichaels Crk.

SAFE DRINKING WATER


Applications received under the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act (35 P. S. §§ 721.1--721.17).

   Northeast Regional Office, Sanitarian Regional Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2511.

   1397503.  Public water supply. Lehighton Water Authority, Richard Barclay, Chairperson, Box 29, Municipal Building, Lehighton, PA 18325. This proposal involves the construction of a new raw water infiltration gallery and 1.6 million gallon per day pump station in and along the Lehigh River. The project also involves the construction of 7,330 feet of 16 inch raw and treated water transmission mains. A stream crossing is involved. It is located in Lehighton Borough, Carbon County.

   6697502.  Public water supply. Messhoppen Borough, John Bunnell, President, P. O. Box 237, Meshoppen, PA 18630. This proposal involves the replacement of the existing 6-inch transmission main from Well 1 to the distribution system; replacement of the existing distribution system; and replacement of the existing concrete reservoir with a new 140,000 gallon storage tank.

   Engineer: Christopher McCue, P. E., Borton-Lawson Engineering Inc., 1460 San Souci Pkwy., WB PA 18702.

   Southcentral Regional Office, Sanitarian Regional Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 657-4692.

   A.  5097502.  Public water supply. Creekview Mobile Home Park, Carroll Township, Perry County, Responsible Official: Charles E. Lupfer, owner, Creekview Mobile Home Park, R. D. 2, Box 192, Shermans Dale, PA 17090. Type of Facility: expansion of an existing Community Water System to serve 206 additional lots. New facilities are to include wells 2, 5, 6 and 7 and associated treatment. Wells 2 and 7 to be treated at existing pumphouse. Wells 5 and 6 to be treated at new pumphouse with caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, ferric chloride and greensand filtration. Consulting Engineer: Terrance L. Kline, P. E., Kline Engineering, P. C., 449 Cameron Street, Marysville, PA 17053.

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