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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1385

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 4465]

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, 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 proceedings 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 (800) 654-5984.


Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Oil and Gas Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6860.

   PA 0101508.  Industrial waste, SIC:  1389, Franklin Brine Treatment Corporation, R. D. 2, Box 403-R, Franklin, PA 16323.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste to the Allegheny River in Cranberry Township, Venango County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Municipal Water Authority intake on the Allegheny River at Emlenton, approximately 32 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.205 mgd, are:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)0.205
Oil and Grease1530
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Iron3.57.0
Copper0.561.121.4
Silver0.370.750.55
Chloride (lb/min)147245
Acidityless than alkalinity
Alkalinitymonitor and report
Leadmonitor and report
Osmotic Pressure (mOs/kg)monitor and report
pH (std. units)6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0002976.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3471, Zippo Manufacturing Company, 33 Barbour Street, Bradford, PA 16701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated IW, NCCW and stormwater to the East Branch of Tunungwant Creek in Bradford Township, McKean 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 PA/NY state line located approximately 4.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 101

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Cadmium0.260.69
Chromium (T)1.712.74.3
Copper2.073.385.2
Lead0.430.691.1
Nickel2.383.986.0
Silver0.240.430.6
Zinc0.81.62.0
(T) Cyanide0.651.21.6
TTO2.13
Total Suspended Solids316075
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits, based on a design flow of 0.07 mgd, are:

   Outfall No. 001

Concentrations (mg/l)
AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)
Copper.641.31.6
Lead.18.36.45
Silver.09.18.23
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 02221236.  Sewage. Brocklehurst MHP, 313 Clark Road, Jackson Center, PA 16133.

   This application is for a new Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed tributary to Fox Run in Jackson Township, Mercer County. This is a minor discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking 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 North Sewickley Municipal Authority on Beaver River located at Sewickley Township approximately 41.4 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.003200 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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
   (Interim)monitor and report
   (Final)1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   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 0052922.  Industrial waste, Conte Luna Foods, Inc., 40 Jacksonville Road, Warminster, PA 18974.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from Conte Luna Foods, Inc. in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary of Pennypack 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 70,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Temperature (°F)
   Jan 1--Jan 3172110
   Feb 1--Feb 2969110
   Mar 1--May 31110110
   June 1--June 1595110
   June 16--June 3087110
   July 1--July 3177110
   Aug 1--Aug 1599110
   Aug 16--Sept 15110110
   Sept 16--Sept 30108110
   Oct 1--Oct 15102110
   Oct 16--Oct 3192110
   Nov 1--Nov 1588110
   Nov 16--Nov 3074110
   Dec 1--Dec 3166110

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Conditions for future permit modification.

  

   PA 0057801.  Sewage, James Underkoffler, Jr., 811 Thousand Acre Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed pond tributary to Ridge Valley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality trout stocking fishery, 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
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0083364.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Borough of Chambersburg Water and Sewer Department, 100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201-0909.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Conococheaque Creek, in Greene Township, Franklin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Hagerstown intake located in Hagerstown, MD. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.171 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)XXXXXXXXX
pH (s.u.)from 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Total Suspended Solids306075
Total Aluminum0.901.802.25
Total Iron2.04.05.0
Total Manganese1.02.02.5

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0043672.  Industrial waste SIC:  3489, Primex Technologies--Flinchbaugh Operations, 200 East High Street, P. O. Box 127, Red Lion, PA 17356.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Fishing Creek, in Red Lion Borough, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fisheries, 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 Red Lion Borough Authority located in Susquehanna River where Green Branch is confluent. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003 and 004 (noncontact cooling water) are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH (s.u.)6.0--9.0
Suspended Solids102025
Temperature (°F)87

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 005--007 (groundwater remediation) are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH (s.u.)6.0--9.0
1,1-Dichloroethylene0.00060.00120.0015
Tetrachloroethylene0.0080.0160.02
Trichloroethylene0.030.060.075
Vinyl Chloride0.00020.00040.0005
1,2-Trans-Dichloroethylenemonitor and report
1,1,1-Trichloroethanemonitor and report

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0086282.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4422, Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation (Grantville Compressor Station), 5444 Westheimer Court, WT-712, Houston, TX 77056-5388.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Bow Creek, in East Hanover 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located on Swatara Creek at Sand Beach. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.072 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXXXXXXXXX
pH6.0--9.0 s.u. at all times
Total PCBs0.000000130.000000260.00000032

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0023141.  Sewage, Hastings Borough Council, 207 Fifth Avenue, P. O. Box 559, Hastings, PA 16646.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hastings Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Elder Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Brubaker Run, which are classified as a cold 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 Keystone Water Company located on the West Branch Susquehanna River.

   Outfall 001:  The existing discharge design flow is 0.21 mgd. The plant is proposed to be expanded to treat a design flow of 0.6 mgd. The following limits are for a 0.6 mgd design flow.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)5.07.510.0
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 Chlorineultra-violet disinfection proposed
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028410.  Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Baden, P. O. Box 134, Baden, PA 15005.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Baden Sewage Treatment Plant in Baden Borough, Beaver 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 Midland Borough Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 1.5 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 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 not in effect.

  

   PA 0030155.  Sewage, Marion Center Area School District, P. O. Box 156, Route 403, Marion Center, PA 15759.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Marion Center School District High School STP in East Mahoning Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Pine Run, which are classified as a cold 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 Cadogen Township Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)6.513.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)19.539.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)5,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)1.02.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 4.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0095362.  Sewage, Laurelville Mennonite Church Center Association, Route 5, Box 145, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666-8908.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center Association STP in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary to Jacobs Creek, which are classified as a cold 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.012 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (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 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--expiration1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0097390-A1.  Sewage, Marion Township, 485 Hartzell School Road, Fombell, PA 16123.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Vekaplast STP in Marion Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Connoquenessing 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 Beaver Falls Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .028 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Oil and Grease1530
Temperature104°
Phosphorus
   (4-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)50,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Zincmonitor and report
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0007854.  SIC:  4941, Pennsylvania-American Water Company (Milton Filter Plant), 105 Sodom Road, Milton, PA 17847.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of filter backwash to West Branch Susquehanna River.

   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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Sunbury intake located 10 miles downstream on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd, are:

DischargeAverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMinimumMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)
pH (std. units)within the range 6.0--9.0
TSS306075
Aluminum4.08.010.0
Iron2.04.05.0
Manganese1.02.02.5
Total Cl2 Residual*0.52.3

   *See Other Conditions concerning the 3-year compliance date, until then monitor and report.

   Other Conditions:

   1.  The permittee shall comply with the effluent limitations for total residual chlorine (TRC), established on Page 2, Part A.1.b, within 3 years of the permit effective date.

   These limitations are the estimated best available technology (BAT), defined in 25 Pa. Code § 93.5(f)1(i). The permittee may, at its option, submit to the Department a request for a facility specific BAT effluent limitation for TRC. The requests shall be accompanied by the results of studies which address the factors given in 25 Pa. Code § 93.5(f)(1)(i). Requests shall be submitted at least 180 days prior to the 3-year compliance date. The Department will, upon review and approval of the request, amend the BAT limit to reflect facility specific factors, as appropriate.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


NPDES Minor Renewals

   Southcentral Regional Office:  Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, 2nd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.

NPDESFacilityCounty andTributaryNew Permit
No.Name and AddressMunicipalityStreamRequirements
PA0083488Stonebridge Health and
Rehabilitation Center
102 Chandra Drive
Duncannon, PA 17020
Perry
Penn
Township
Little
Juniata
Creek
TRC
PA0081515Lancaster County Career
and Technology Center
(Brownstown Campus)
1730 Hans Herr Drive
P. O. Box 527
Willow Street, PA 17584-0527
Lancaster
West Earl
Township
Conestoga
Creek
TRC
PA0021237Newport Borough
Municipal Authority
231 Market Street
Newport, PA 17074
Perry
Newport
Borough
Juniata
River
TRC

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