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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 01-355a

[31 Pa.B. 1241]

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   Application No. PA 0081582,  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Possum Valley Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 420, Bendersville, PA 17306-0420.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Opossum Creek in Watershed 7-F, in Menallen Township, Adams County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Co. 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 0.12 MGD are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)6.0XXXXXX12
   (11-1 to 4-30)18XXXXXX36
Total Phosphorus2.0XXXXXX4.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.45XXXMonitor & Report1.48
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 5.0 at all times
pHFrom 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) 7,400/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Copper0.0245XXX0.0490.061
Total LeadXXXXXXMonitor & ReportXXX
Total Zinc0.227XXX0.4540.567

   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.

   Application No. PA 0087271,   SIC Code 4941, Industrial Waste, East Petersburg Borough, 6040 East Main Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to the Little Conestoga Creek in Watershed 7-J, in East Petersburg Borough, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Holtwood Dam Power Plant located in Martic Township, 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 0.0015 MGD are:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily
pH6.0--9.0
Total Suspended Solids----3060

   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 0088641,  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Heritage Estates Section 3 Homeowners' Association, Inc., 946 Orchard Road, Willow Street, PA 17584.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Kegg Run in Watershed 11-C, in Juniata Township, Bedford County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 Bedford Water Company located in Bedford Borough, Bedford County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.00184 MGD are:

Average
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)
CBOD525
Total Suspended Solids30
Total Residual Chlorine0.5
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 5.0 at all times
pHFrom 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)100,000/100 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.

   Application No. PA 0088668,  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Metal Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 216, Willow Hill, PA 17271-0216.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of treated sewage to West Branch Conococheague Creek in Watershed 13-C, in Metal 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 for Brunswick Mayor and Council located in Brunswick, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.040 MGD are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXX1.6
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 5.0 at all times
pHFrom 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) 100,000/100 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.

   Application No. PA 0088684,  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Pleasant Hills Resort, Inc., Box 86, Hesston, PA 16647-0086.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Hawns Run in Watershed 11-D, in Penn Township, Huntingdon County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 United Water Company located in Susquehanna Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0038 MGD are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525 50
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)Monitor & Report
Total Phosphorus2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
Dissolved OxygenMinimum of 5.0 at all times
pHFrom 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)23,000/100 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.

   Application No. PA 0088731, Longacre Farm (Mark Wagner), 6397 High Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

   Mark Wagner has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for a proposed concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) known as Longacre Farm, located on Path Valley Road in Fannett Township, Franklin County. A public notice appeared in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on September 23, 2000 for this proposed operation. At that time, the applicant sought coverage under Pennsylvania's General NPDES CAFO permit. Since that time, the applicant has elected to pursue an individual NPDES permit.

   The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary of Dry Run, which is classified for Cold Water Fishes (CWF) and Migratory Fishes (MF). The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 577 animal equivalent units (AEUs) consisting of 4,400 wean to finish swine. These animals will be housed in two barns. Manure will be collected through slatted floors in reinforced concrete manure storage facilities beneath each bam. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 1.5 million gallons including 2 feet of freeboard. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were properly constructed. Manure will be pumped from the facilities and spread onto neighboring farms through a manure broker agreement. Manure may also be applied to fields rented out by Longacre Farm in accordance with the approved Nutrient Management Plan. A release or discharge to waters of the Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations including the Final CAFO Strategy, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the draft permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Individuals may make an appointment to review the files by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit review waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the above address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.


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

   PA0205656, Industrial Waste, SIC, 5171, The Boswell Oil Company, 702 Washington Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated storm water from the Dravosburg Facility in Dravosburg, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, 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 Pennsylvania-American Water Company - Becks Run Intake, located at 410 Cooke Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, 11.3 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.086 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily Maximum
Flow (gpd)60
Total Recoverable Petroleum
   Hydrocarbons
Monitor and Report
Iron Monitor and Report
Zinc Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0205672,  Industrial Waste, SIC, 3743, Johnstown America Corporation, 17 Johns Street, Johnstown, PA 15901.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and storm water from its facility in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, of Little Conemaugh River and Laurel Run, 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 the Saltsburg Municipal W.W., located at 308 Point Street, Saltsburg, Pa., 49 miles below the discharge point.

Outfall 107: existing discharge, design flow of 0.014 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDaily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) 110
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.25
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Outfall 702:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.204 MGD

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD)Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F)110
Total Residual Chlorine0.5
pHnot less than 6.0 mor greater than 9.0

   Outfalls 103--113, 114, 116 and 117:  existing discharges to Little Conenaugh River.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
The discharge from these outfalls shall consist of
uncontaminated stormwater and groundwater.

   PA0216097,  Industrial Waste, SIC, 3462, Trinity Industries, Inc. (Standard Forged Products, Inc.), 100 Iron Street, Johnstown, PA 15906.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water, storm water and groundwater from Standard Forged Products, Inc. in City of Johnstown, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Conemaugh River, 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 Saltsburg Municipal M.W., located at 308 Point Street, 49 miles below the discharge point.

   Internal Monitoring Point 399:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.302 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
Temperature ((F) 110
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.25
The wastewater from Internal Monitoring Point 399
discharges to the Conemaugh River via Outfall 309
which is owned by Bethlehem Steel Corporation
(see NPDES Permit PA0002992).
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

Other Conditions:  This facility is closed. Refer to Item No. 7 in Part C of the permit.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0216950, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4941, Cresswell Heights Joint Authority, P. O. Box 301, South Heights, PA 15108.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and storm water from water treatment plant operations in South Heights Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, the Ohio River, 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 the ARCO Chemical Company Beaver Valley Plant, located at Potter Township, 13.84 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0315 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (MGD) Monitor and Report
TSS 3060
Aluminum 48
Iron 24
Manganese 12
TRC 0.5 1.0
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0217166, Sewage, Kenneth W. Grey, R. D. #9, Box 26, Kittanning, PA 16201.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Grey Personal Care Home STP in Kittanning Township, Armstrong County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Cowanshannock 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: Kittanning Suburban Joint Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0014 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly WeeklyDaily Maximum
CBOD5 10 20
Suspended Solids 10 20
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0
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 Monitor and Report
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0218723,  Sewage, Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 272, Twin Rocks, PA 15960.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Blacklick Valley Municipal Authority STP in Buffington Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Blacklick Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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 Waterworks.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.2 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly WeeklyDaily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
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
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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

   Application No. PAS228302. Industrial Waste, SIC 2426. Industrial Timber and Land Company, Endeavor Lumber Division, P. O. Box 67, Endeavor, PA 16322.

   This application is for a new NPDES Permit, to discharge stormwater to East Hickory Creek and an Unnamed Tributary to East Hickory Creek in Hickory Township, Forest County. This is a new discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: high quality--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 Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 54 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of n/a MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 XX
COD XX
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen XX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phosphorus XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 based on a design flow of n/a MGD are:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 XX
COD XX
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen XX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phosphorus XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 003 based on a design flow of n/a MGD are:

Average MaximumInstantaneous
Monthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 XX
COD XX
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen XX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phosphorus XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 004 based on a design flow of n/a MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 XX
COD XX
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen XX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phosphorus XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 005 based on a design flow of n/a MGD are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5 XX
COD XX
Nitrate-Nitrite Nitrogen XX
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen XX
Oil and Grease XX
Total Phosphorus XX
Total Suspended Solids XX
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

XX--Monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   1.  Requirement to build erosion and sedimentation controls.

   2.  Condition to request relaxation of stormwater sampling frequencies.

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

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