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NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Under the Federal Clean Water Act and The 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 new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by the 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 before 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
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0021873 Borough of Jim Thorpe
421 North Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-2528Carbon County
Jim Thorpe Borough
Lehigh River
2BY PAS222201
Stormwater RenewalUniversal Forest Products
Eastern Division
2801 East Beltling N. E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49506-9736Stockertown Borough
Northampton CountyBushkill Creek
01FY
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No.
(Type)Facility Name and
AddressCounty and
MunicipalityStream Name
(Watershed No.)EPA Waived
Y/N ?PA0209597
SewerageDelmar Township
R. R. 5, Box 70A
Wellsboro, PA 16901Delmar Township
Tioga CountyEast Branch Stony Fork
9AY
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0023566, Sewage, Emlenton Area Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 408, Emlenton, PA 16373-0448. This proposed facility is located in Emlenton Borough and Richland Township, Venango County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the Parker City Water Works intake on the Allegheny River located at Parker City, approximately 6 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, Allegheny River, is in watershed 16-G and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.2 MGD.
Loadings Concentrations Average Average Average Average Instantaneous Parameters Monthly (lb/day) Weekly (lb/day) Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (MGD) XX CBOD5 42 67 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 50 75 30 45 60 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
Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 3.3 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX = Monitor and Report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0030325, Sewage, Pulaski Elementary School, Wilmington Area School District, 300 Wood Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142-1016. This proposed facility is located in Pulaski Township, Lawrence County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an existing discharge of treated sewage.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (stream and public water supplier) considered during the evaluation is the New Castle District Pennsylvania American Water Company on the Shenango River located at River Mile 4.7, 19.0 miles below point of discharge.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to the Shenango River, is in watershed 20-A and classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.00320 MGD.
Concentrations Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 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 1 2.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0004766, Industrial Waste, National Forge Company, One Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329-0258. This existing facility is located in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County. This is a redraft permit due to several permit limit changes.
Description of Proposed: Discharge of treated sewage, treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water, stormwater and domestic wastewater is in watershed 16-B and classified for CWF, 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 Municipal Water Company on the Allegheny River at Emlenton, approximately 78 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 are based on a design flow of 0.031 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow XX TSS 1.9 5.7 XX XX 18.4 Lead 0.0113 0.0338 XX XX 0.11 Zinc 0.017 0.0508 XX XX 0.164 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 1.3 MGD.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow (MGD) XX Copper 0.17 0.35 0.016 0.032 0.041 Lead XX XX XX XX XX CBOD5 5.0 10.0 TSS 20.0 60.0 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30)* (10-1 to 4-30) 65,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine** 1.0 3.3 Oil and Grease 15 30 pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.
XX--Monitor and Report
*--Summer disinfection condition.
**--TRC effluent minimization condition.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0004766, Industrial Waste, Ellwood National Forge Company, One Front Street, Irvine, PA 16329-0258. This existing facility is located in Brokenstraw Township, Warren County.
Description of Proposed: Discharge of treated sewage, treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water, stormwater and domestic wastewater is in watershed 16-B and classified for CWF, 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 Municipal Water Company on the Allegheny River at Emlenton, approximately 78 miles below point of discharge.
The following is additional public notice of the following changes from the September 11, 2002, redraft NPDES permit to the final NPDES document.
1. Changed 101 flow to 0.031 MGD instead of 0.0308 MGD.
2. Changed 101 concentrations to Development Document concentrations for vacuum degassing--40 CFR 420 Iron and Steel Category (see following table).
3. Clarified compositing period for Outfall 101 and authorization to discharge explanation.
4. Clarified Outfall 001 sample point description (deleted prior to mixing with stormwater).
5. Changed copper limit at Outfall 001 to 0.02 mg/l and daily maximum to 0.04 mg/l and derived new mass limits based on a discharge flow of 1.3 MGD.
6. Added the words ''boiler blowdown'' to 001 description of wastewater sources.
7. Corrected Outfall 101 latitude and longitude based on GPS location.
8. Added ''Chemical Additives'' standard reporting condition to Part C.
Outfall 101--Vacuum degassing operations.
Loadings (lb/day) Concentrations (mg/l) Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Instant Parameters Average Maximum Average Maximum Maximum Flow (MGD) XX XX TSS 1.9 5.7 50 150 XX Lead 0.0113 0.0338 0.3 0.9 XX Zinc 0.017 0.0508 0.45 1.35 XX pH Within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times XX--Monitor and Report on monthly DMRs
Suboutfall No. 101
Lat. 41°50`26" Long. 79°16`06"
Receives waste from vacuum degassing operations.
The proposed discharge limits are based upon a design average flow of 0.031 MGD.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
PA0013285, Industrial Waste, Pennsylvania Suburban Water Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge industrial wastewater from Pickering Creek Water Treatment Plant in Schuylkill Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Pickering Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of 2.1 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times Iron, Total 2.0 4.0 5.0 Aluminum, Total 4.0 8.0 10.0 Manganese, Total 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 003 and 004 used in emergency situations only and consisting of finished water are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005, washwater tank discharge occurring when the washwater tank is to be inspected as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 006, high lift station chain occurring on an as-needed basis as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 1.0 Outfalls 007--009 consist solely of groundwater.
The EPA waiver is in effect
PA0055620, Sewage, David A. Whinfrey, 60 Chapel Hill Road, Media, PA 19063. This application is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary of Ridley Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for HQ-TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Monitor and 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 EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0058696, Sewage, Kenneth H. Hutton and Dolores M. Neill, 719 Cheyney Road, Cheyney, PA 19319. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hutton and Neill SRSTP in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to Chester Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA0062651, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 5983, Agway Energy Products, P. O. Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221-4852.
Description of Proposed Activity: The proposed action is for the renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated site stormwater into Salt Lick Creek in New Milford Borough, Susquehanna County.
The receiving stream, Salt Lick Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed no. 04E and is classified for HQ-CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Danville Borough Water Authority is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 150 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of N/A MGD are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons Monitor Only The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA0246972, CAFO, Weiler Farms Partnership (Weiler Farms No. 3), 350 East Mill Avenue, Myerstown, PA 17067. Weiler Farms Partnership has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for a proposed CAFO known as Weiler Farms No. 3, Box 4418, Ridge Road, Jonestown, PA 17038, Union Township, Lebanon County.
The CAFO is situated near Trout Run in Watershed 7-D, which is classified for CWF. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 817.2 AEUs consisting of 6,600 wean to finish swine. The animals will be housed in three swine finishing floors. Manure will be stored in three below house manure pits. The total capacity of the manure storage facilities will be 1.54 million gallons. Prior to operation of the manure storage facilities, the design engineer will be required to submit certification that the facilities were constructed in accordance with appropriate Pennsylvania Technical Guide Standards. A release or discharge to waters of this 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, 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 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 the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous 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. 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.
The EPA permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
PA0247120, CAFO, Theodore Espenshade (Shady Brae Farms), 29 Engle Road, Marietta, PA 17547. Theodore Espenshade has submitted an application for an individual NPDES permit for an existing CAFO known as Shady Brae Farms, Inc., 29 Engle Road, Conoy Township, Lancaster County.
The CAFO is situated near an unnamed tributary to the Susquehanna River in Watershed 7-G, which is classified for WWF. The CAFO is designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,924 AEUs consisting of 575,000 laying hens. The animals will be housed in six laying barns. Manure is deposited and stored on the ground level beneath the layers. A release or discharge to waters of this 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, 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 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 the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous 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. 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.
The EPA permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.
PA0084170, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 8999, Cycle Chem, Inc., 550 Industrial Drive, Lewisberry, PA 17339-9537. This facility is located in Fairview Township, York County.
Description of activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit for a existing discharge of treated industrial waste.
The receiving stream of an unnamed tributary of Fishing Creek is in Watershed 7-E and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Company is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 26 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of stormwater MGD are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum pH (S. U.) From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Monitor and Report
XXX
Ammonia XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Chemical Oxygen Demand XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX Total Magnesium XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Total Arsenic XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Total Cadmium XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Total Cyanide XXX
XXX XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX
Total Lead XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX Total Mercury XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX Total Selenium XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX Total Silver XXX
XXX
XXX
Monitor and Report
XXX In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition: requirements for stormwater outfalls.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745; (412) 442-4000.PA0252450, Sewage, Nick Vidnovic, 183 Hill Place Road, Venita, PA 15367. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Vidnovic Single Residence STP in Peters Township, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Little Chartiers Creek, which are classified as a HQ-WWF 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0005 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 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 5.0 mg/l
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.PA0239011, Sewage, William E. Walker Subdivision SFTF, 2800 West 21st Street, Erie, PA 16506-2980. This proposed facility is located in Franklin Township, Erie County.
Description of Proposed Activity: Treatment of sanitary waste from three proposed single resident dwellings.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, there is no existing/proposed downstream potable water supply to consider before the discharge reaches Lake Erie.
The receiving stream, Goodban Run, is in the Lake Erie watershed and classified for CWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0015 MGD.
Concentrations Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5 10 20 Total Suspended Solids 20 40 NH3-N 1.0 Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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