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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-731

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[28 Pa.B. 2154]

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 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 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 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 this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Field 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 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. 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 Field 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 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.

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

   PA 0001228.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3621, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Low Grade Road at Lemon Lane, Cheswick, PA 15024.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated test loop water from the Cheswick facility in Harmar Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, UNT--Allegheny River, classified as a WWF 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 Oakmont Water Company, located at approximately, 2.0 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfalls 201 and 203:  new discharge, design flow of 0.0001 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
TSS3060
Oil and Grease1530
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0
Total Ironmonitor and report7.0
pHmonitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0042161.  Sewage, Eugene P. Jordan, 3678 Green Garden Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Greenhaven Gardens STP in Raccoon Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale Tributary to Unnamed Tributary of Raccoon 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 Midland Borough Municipal Authority on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0112 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
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 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0037923.  Industrial waste, North East Borough, 58 East Main Street, North East, PA 16428.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated filter backwash and settling tank cleaning from the North East Borough water filtration plant to Sixteen Mile Creek in North East Township, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for cold water and migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. There is no potable water supply (PWS) affected by this discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.17 mgd, are:

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Aluminum1.02.5
Total Iron1.64
Total Manganese12.5
Total Residual Chlorine0.41.3
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0101923.  Sewage. Saegertown Area Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 334, Park Avenue Ext., Saegertown, PA 16433.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the French Creek in Saegertown Borough, 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 Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 31 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.49 mgd, are:

   This contains revisions to the Notice in the 12/6/97 Bulletin.

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Residual Chlorine.652.1
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0100625.  Industrial waste, SIC:  5541, TA Operating Corporation/Truckstops of America, 245 Allegheny Boulevard, Brookville, PA 15825-0000.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, stormwater and a new source of stormwater to Clement Run in Brookville Borough, 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 Hawthorn Borough Water Company on Red Bank Creek located at Hawthorne, approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.00004 mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor only
Oil and Grease1530
Total Suspended Solids3060
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002, based on a design flow of various mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor only
Oil and Greasemonitor only
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor only

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 006, based on a design flow of various mgd, are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor only
Oil and Grease1530
Total Suspended Solids3060

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0103101.  Sewage. Wesley Woods Christian Education Center, R. R. 1, Box 155A, Grand Valley, PA 16420.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to Unnamed Tributary to Caldwell Creek in Eldred Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  high quality-cold water fish, 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 discharge point on the receiving stream.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.021 300 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
CBOD51020
TSS1020
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515
Total Phosphorus24
Fecal Coliform
   (10-1 to 4-30)               200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (5-1 to 9-30)               2,000/100 ml as a geometric average
TRC0.51.2
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0210897.  Sewage. Human Services Center, 130 West North Street, New Castle, PA 16101.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Shenango River in Pulaski Township, Lawrence 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 Western PA Water Company--New Castle District intake on the Shenango River located at New Castle, approximately 9 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.001 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)816
   (11-1 to 4-30)2448
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 Chlorine1.53.5
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0010227.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3561, Fuller Company, 236 South Cherry Street, Manheim, PA 17545.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Chickies Creek, in Manheim Borough, Lancaster 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 0.12 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature110° as daily average
pH6--9

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0021512.  Sewage, Borough of Royersford, P. O. Box 188, Royersford, PA 19468.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Royersford Borough's wastewater treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.540 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)2040
Dissolved Oxygenmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine
   (issuance--year 2)0.81.62.0
   (year 3--expiration)0.51.01.2
Fecal Coliform      200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH      within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   Conditions for future permit modification.

   Effective disinfection.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0021741.  Sewage, Borough of Dublin, 119 Maple Avenue, P. O. Box 52, Dublin, PA 18917-0052.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Borough of Dublin Sewage Treatment Plant in Bedminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Deep Run.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.32.6
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.97.8
Phosphorus (as P)2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (years 1 and 2)0.51.3
   (years 3, 4 and 5)0.020.05
Total Copper      monitor/report
Fecal Coliform      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 proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, during a lagoon overflow, are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Ammonia (as N)monitor/report
Phosphorus (as P)monitor/report
Fecal Coliformmonitor/report
Dissolved Oxygenmonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Coppermonitor/report
Total Zincmonitor/report

   Other Conditions:  

   Submit stream and discharge hardness data by December 31, 1998.

  

   PA 0051942.  Sewage, Stephen and Margaret Brower, 40 Grays Lane, Elverson, PA 19520.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from small flow sewage treatment plant in Warwick Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to French Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
Total Residual Chlorine
   (0--2 years)         monitor/report         monitor/report
   (3--5 years)         nondetectable         nondetectable
Fecal Coliform         200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH         within limit of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0031771.  Sewage, Westtown Township, 1081 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Westtown Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to East Branch of Chester Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.29 mgd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)2040
   (11-1 to 4-30)2550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.55.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.515.0
Coppermonitor/reportmonitor/report
Total Residual Chlorine
   (0--2 years)1.22.0
   (3--5 years)0.230.76
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


NPDES Minor Renewals

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

NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA 0082571West Penn District
Grace Brethren Men, Inc.
Camp Mantowagan
Box 95
Saxton, PA 16678
Huntingdon
Todd Township
Unnamed tributary
of Tatman Run
TRC
PA 0083232Canaan Venture LCC
Lancaster Ramada Plaza
Resort and Spa
c/o Triumph Baptist Church
1538 Wingohocking St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Lancaster
Manheim Township
Lititz RunTRC

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