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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-906

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[31 Pa.B. 2699]

NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

NPDES APPLICATIONS

PART I PERMITS

   Under the Federal Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement, to the office noted before 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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.


I.  NPDES Renewal Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed #) Y/N?
PA0056961 Ron Stralkowski
2973 Artmar Road
Norristown, PA 19403
Montgomery County
Worcester Township
Tributary to Stony Creek
PA0056855 Harleysville National
Bank and Trust Co.
483 Main Street
Harleysville, PA 19438-0195
Montgomery County
Limerick Township
PA0054054 Richard & Deborah Reblock
2026 Broad Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
Bucks County
Hilltown Township
Deep Run Creek
PA0055387 PA Historical & Museum
   Commission
Hope Lodge
553 Bethlehem Pike
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Montgomery County
Whitemarsh
Wissahickon Creek
PA0052507 George W. Sharp III
876 Shavertown Road
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Delaware County
Concord Township
UNT to West Branch of Chester Creek
PA0053244 Jerry & Irene Siano
958 Old Dolington Road
Newtown, PA 18940
Bucks County
Upper Makefield
Houghs Creek

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   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0222135, Sewage. VisionQuest National Ltd., Fort Charles Young, P. O. Box 168, Franklin, PA 16323-0168.

   This facility is located in Sandycreek Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  renewal of sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Allegheny River, is in watershed 16G and classified for: Warm Water Fishes, Water Supply and Recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.03 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-01 to 10-31) 1.8 3.6
   (11-1 to 4-30) 5.4 10.8
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
Ultraviolet Light Intensity Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,300/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0222038, Sewage. Robert B. Pangallo, R. D. 1, Box 51A, Sigel, PA 15860.

   This proposed facility is located in Barnett Township, Jefferson County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of a treated sewage discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Cathers Run, is in watershed 17B and classified for: High-Quality Cold Water Fishes, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.000400 MGD.

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
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 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


II.  Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region:  Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   PA0023949, Sewage, Brookhaven Borough, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven PA 19015.

   This application is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Brookhaven Borough WWTP in Brookhaven Borough, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek.

   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 0.192 are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 15.0 30.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   No. PA0056880, Industrial Waste, Lower Bucks County Joint Municipal Authority, 7811 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA 19058-0460.

   This application is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge supernatant from secondary clarifiers, twice per year, each discharge approximately 0.48 million gallons in Tullytown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River via Franklin Cove.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003, based on an average flow of 500 gpm are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 75
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times
Iron, Total 2.0 5.0
Aluminum, Total 4.0 10.0
Manganese, Total 1.0 2.5
TRC 0.5 1.2
Turbidity 8

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   No. PA0056421, Sewage, Warwick Township Water and Sewer Authority, 1733 Township Greene, P. O. Box 315, Jamison, PA 18929.

   This application is for renewal and expansion of the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Country Crossing WWTP in Warwick Township, Bucks County. This is an increased discharge to Neshaminy Creek.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average annual flow of 0.12 mgd from issuance through completion of plant expansion are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.2 8.4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12.6 25.2
Nitrite & Nitrate (as N)
   (7-1 to 10-31)6.8 13.6
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average annual flow of 0.32 mgd from completion of plant expansion through permit expiration are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
Nitrite & Nitrate (as N)
   (7-1 to 10-31) 9.0 18.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 0.75 1.5
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

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

   Application No. PA 0008869, SIC Code 2621, Industrial Waste, P. H. Glatfelter Company, 228 South Main Street, Spring Grove, PA 17362-0500.

   This facility is located in Spring Grove Borough, York County.

   Description of proposed activity: As part of a litigation settlement, the Amendment to NPDES Permit No. PA 0008869 proposes to place an Interim effluent limitation for Color at 330 PCU Average Monthly and 440 PCU Maximum Daily and a final compliance schedule of April 15, 2004, in the permit. These are the same limitations and schedule contained in the Administrative Order issued with the NPDES permit on September 7, 2000. The Amendment also deletes Final effluent color limitations required to comply with a stream criteria of 50 PCU. A regulation change in November 2000, deleted the 50 PCU requirement and established a 75 PCU stream criteria requirement.

   The receiving stream Codorus Creek is in Watershed 7-H and classified for warm water fish.

   Individuals 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 not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0026808, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Springettsbury Township, 3501 North Sherman Street, York, PA 17402.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Codorus Creek in Watershed 7-H, Springettsbury Township, York 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 the Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, for a design flow of 15 MGD are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 -- 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 -- 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 -- -- 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 -- -- 6.0
Total Phosphorus 2.0 -- -- 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.33 -- -- 1.07
Free Cyanide -- -- Monitor & Report --
Total Nitrogen -- -- Monitor & Report --
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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

   Individuals 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.

   PAG123508, CAFO, Mason Dixon Farms, Inc.

   This proposed facility is located in Cumberland Township, Adams County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: An existing 2,300 dairy operation with a total 4,206.58 average AEUs.

   The receiving stream, Rock Creek and Marsh Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 13-D and is classified for: CWF.

   The proposed effluent limits for the operation/activity include: except for the chronic or catastrophic rainfall events defined as over the 25 year/24 hour rain storms, the CAFO general permit is a nondischarge NPDES permit. Where applicable, compliance with 40 CFR Federal effluent limitation guidelines is required. The general permit requires no other numeric effluent limitations and compliance with Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act and the Clean Stream Law constitutes compliance with the State narrative water quality standards.

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   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   PA0112127, Industrial Waste SIC 0921, Fish and Boat Commission, 1601 Elmerton Avenue, P. O. Box 67000, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7000.

   Facility Address:  Fish and Boat Commission, Tylersville Fish Culture Station, R. R. 2, Box 173, Loganton, PA 17747-9734.

   This proposed facility is located in Logan Township, Clinton County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge from the fish culture station to Fishing Creek.

   The receiving stream, Fishing Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 9C and is classified for: High Quality--Cold.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, are based on a design flow of.

FlowGPM (M/GD)
January6,000 (8.63)
February 6,000 (8.63)
March 6,000 (8.63)
April 6,000 (8.63)
May 6,000 (8.63)
June 4,000 (5.75)
July 4,000 (5.75)
August 4,000 (5.75)
September 4,000 (5.75)
October 4,500 (6.47)
November 5,000 (7.2)
December 6,000 (8.63)
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum2
CBOD5
January 290 4 8 10
February 290 4 8 10
March 290 4 8 10
April 290 4 8 10
May 290 4 8 10
June 190 4 8 10
July 190 4 8 10
August 190 4 8 10
September 190 4 8 10
October 270 5 10 13
November 300 5 10 13
December 360 5 10 13
Total Suspended Solids
January 430 6 12 15
February 430 6 12 15
March 430 6 12 15
April 430 6 12 15
May 430 6 12 15
June 290 6 12 15
July 290 6 12 15
August 290 6 12 15
September 290 6 12 15
October 430 8 16 20
November 480 8 16 20
December 580 8 16 20
Total Soluble Phosphorus 0.3 0.6 0.75
pH (Std. Units) Within the range 6.0 to 9.0
Dissolved Oxygen M & R
N-NH3 M & R
Formaldehyde* 0.43 1.07 1.1
Terramycin** M & R
Chloramine T** M & R
Hydrogen Peroxide** Nondetect Nondetect

In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions.

*Formaldehyde limit effective 18 months after permit effective date. Until then monitor and report (M&R). Sampling must be performed when therapeutic applications are being conducted on the raceways. This sampling shall occur to capture the maximum concentration of the application with regards to the retention time through the raceways and detention pond prior to release at outfall 001.

**Conduct WETT testing to determine safe effluent level. Until then monitor and report.

Other Conditions:

1.  Regular removal of solids from settling chamber.

2.  Restriction on peak biomass--262,000 pounds of fish

3.  Whole effluent toxicity testing for therapeutic chemicals

4.  Stream bioassessment monitoring requirement

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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   Southwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   PA0043524, Sewage, Michael's Development Company, Inc. (Simpson Manor), 800 Hunter's Ridge, Brownsville, PA 15417.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hunter's Ridge Sewage Treatment Plant in Redstone Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Dunlap 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: Newell Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0
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 0.15 0.35
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0096075, Sewage, Connellsville Area School District, 125 North Seventh Street, Connellsville, PA 15425.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Dunbar Township Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Dunbar Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Drainage Swale Tributary to an unnamed tributary of the Youghiogheny 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: McKeesport Municipal Water Authority on the Youghiogheny River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0125 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.0 14.0
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 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 4 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0096814, Sewage, Ashbridge Oil Company, Inc., P. O. Box 5478, Johnstown, PA 15904-5478.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Tri-Fuels Sewage Treatment Plant in Donegal Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to Minnow 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: Indian Creek Valley Water Authority on the Indian Creek (Mill Run) Reservoir.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0022 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 6.0
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 1.4 3.3
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PERMITS

CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWAGE WASTEWATER

Applications Under the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law

Part II Permits

   The following permit applications or requests for plan approval have been received by the Department of Environmental Protection (Department).

   Persons wishing to comment on any of the applications are invited to submit a statement to the office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 15-day comment period will be considered in making the final decision regarding the application. The comments 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.

   The Department reserves the right to hold a public hearing if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation of the area. If no hearing is held, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the applications after a complete review. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   A copy of the permit application or proposed plan is on file in the office indicated and is open to public inspection. Appointments to review the application may be made by contacting Records Management at the indicated telephone number.

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