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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 03-1261

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[33 Pa.B. 2990]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing provisions of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes listed in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. 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 proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision at 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the contact office noted before the application, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application 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 the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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 will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications and a public hearing may be held 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 within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after any public hearings are held.

   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 andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0027987 Sunoco Inc.
East Quaker Park Building
1001 Hector Street, 4th Floor
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Chester County
Wallace Township
UNT to Marsh Creek Y

   Southcentral Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0087548 Artillery Ridge Camping Resort
610 Taneytown Road
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Adams County
Cumberland Township
Rock Creek
13-D
Y
PA0043443 Alexandria Borough-Porter Township Joint Sewer Authority
P. O. Box 113
Alexandria, PA 16611-0113
Huntingdon County
Porter Township
Frankstown Branch Juniata River
11-D
Y
PA0083038 Jack and Betty Waybrant
814 East Keller Street
Hernando, FL 34442
Adams County
Mount Joy Township
UNT Rock Creek
13-D
Y
PA0080748 Northern Lebanon County Authority
P. O. Box 434
Jonestown, PA 17038
Lebanon County
Union Township
Forge Creek
7-D
Y
PA0087904 Roaring Spring Water
740 Spang Street
P. O. Box 97
Roaring Spring, PA 16673
Blair County
Roaring Spring Borough
11-A Y
PA0087840 JMH, Inc.
Power Packaging Plant
220 N. Park Road, Suite 400
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Berks County
Muhlenberg Township
3-C Y
PA0008427 NRG Energy Center
Harrisburg, Inc.
P. O. Box 3357
Harrisburg, PA 17105
Dauphin County
Harrisburg City
Paxton Creek
7-C
Y
PA0041491 Berks Properties, Inc.
Mountain Village MHP
2620 Egypt Road
Norristown, PA 19403
Berks County
Longswamp Township
UNT Perkiomen Creek
3-E
Y

   Northwest Region:  Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No.Facility Name andCounty andStream NameEPA Waived
(Type)AddressMunicipality(Watershed No.)Y/N ?
PA0200787 Patrick G. and V. Kaye Williams
390 Osborn Road
Greenville, PA 16125
Salem Township
Mercer County
Unnamed tributary to Sandy Creek
16G
Y
PA0221058 Kirk D. Hummer
R. R. 1, Box 21
Grand Valley, PA 16420
Eldred Township
Warren County
Unnamed tributary to Caldwell Creek
16E
Y

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.

   PA0058483, Industrial Waste, Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID), 1413 Langley Avenue, Quarters A, Philadelphia Naval Business Center, Philadelphia, PA 19112. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the Power Plant (Building 23) at the Philadelphia Naval Business Center in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware Estuary Zone 4.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008, based on an average flow of 29 MGD are as follows:

Average Instantaneous Measurement
Parameter Monthly Maximum Frequency
Flow Monitor and Report
once/week
Temperature (intake) Monitor and Report
once/week
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
once/week
Temperature (discharge) Monitor and Report
110°F once/week

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0036447, Industrial Waste, Naval Surface Warfare Center--Carderock Division, Philadelphia Naval Business Center. This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware Estuary Zone 4.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 25 mgd are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
Temperature 110°F
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005, based on an average flow of 0.002 mgd are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
Temperature 110°F
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:  thermal requirements.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0024058, Sewage, Borough of Kennett Square, 120 North Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348-2942. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant in Kennett Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to West Branch Red Clay Creek.

   The following notice reflects changes to the notices published at 32 Pa.B. 1418 (March 16, 2002) and 32 Pa.B. 5292 (October 26, 2002):  based on additional sampling data, the parameter Pentachlorophenol is removed. Three years of compliance time is provided to meet limits for Phenols, total.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for the period beginning at the 3rd year of the permit through permit expiration, based on an average annual flow of 1.1 million gallons per day are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 17 25 33
   (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
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31) 1.3 2.6
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a generic average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pH when limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for toxic pollutants, based on an average annual flow of 1.1 million gallons per day are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Lindane Monitor
Monitor
Monitor
Phenols, Total
   (1st Year to 3rd Year) 0.045 0.090 0.112
   (4th Year to Expiration) 0.023 0.046 0.058
Toxicity (TUc) 2.23
Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.7

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on stormwater discharge from the area around the sewage treatment plant property are as follows:

ParameterAverage Annual (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor
COD Monitor
Oil and Grease Monitor
pH Monitor
Suspended Solids Monitor
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor
Total Phosphorus Monitor
Dissolved Iron Monitor

   Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements; a maximum monthly flow of 1.4 million gallons per day as rated hydraulic capacity of the plant; special test methods for Lindane and Phenols, total; toxicity identification evaluation to reduce or eliminate the effluent toxicity; implementation of a corrective action plan in accordance with a consent decree; requirements for stormwater discharge; laboratory certification; and development of an operations and maintenance plan.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0021181, Sewage, Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority, 1275 Almshouse Road, Warrington, PA 18976. This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge stormwater runoff from the Green Street Wastewater Plant in Doylestown Borough, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.

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

   The effluent limitations for Stormwater Outfalls 003 and 004 are based on the Department's general permit for discharges of stormwater from industrial activities (PAG-3), Appendix J (other facilities) and are as follows:

Average Monitoring
Parameter Monthly Frequency
CBOD5 Monitor and Report twice/year
COD Monitor and Report twice/year
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report twice/year
pH (standard units) between 6--9 twice/year
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report twice/year
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report twice/year
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report twice/year
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report twice/year
Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report twice/year

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0026085, Sewage, Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage or stormwater from the treatment plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is existing discharge to Frog Run.

   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 5.5 MGD are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 18 27 36
   (5-1 to 10-31) 25 38 50
   (11-1 to 4-30) 30 45 60
Suspended Solids 6.0 12.0
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 6.0 12.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 18.0 36.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 003 are as follows:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil And Grease Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0026689, PA0026662 and PA0026671, Sewage, City of Philadelphia Water Department, 1101 Market Street, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107. The Department is amending these NPDES permits to discharge treated sewage from Northeast, Southeast and Southwest Water Pollution Control Plants in Philadelphia, PA. These are existing discharges to Delaware River Zones 3 and 4.

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

   The amendments to the three water pollution control plants adjust the total residual chlorine (TRC) limitation from 0.2 to 0.5 mg/l as a monthly average and an instantaneous maximum of 1.0 mg/l TRC. This change is the result of chlorine minimalization study conducted by the Philadelphia Water Department.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA0023744, Sewage, Northeastern York County Sewer Authority, 175 Chestnut Street, P. O. Box 516, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. This facility is in East Manchester Township, York County.

   Description of Activity:  Renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving water, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-F and classified for WWF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Wrightsville Water Supply Co. is on the Susquehanna River, approximately 10 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on an annual average flow rate of 1.7 MGD are:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 XXX 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 60
NH3-N (Interim) Monitor and Report
NH3-N (Final)
   (5-1 to 10-31) 12 24
   (11-1 to 4-30) Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.4 Monitor and Report
1.3
Total Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
Total Copper Monitor and Report
Total Aluminum Monitor and Report
Total Mercury Monitor and Report
Acute Toxicity (TUa) 1.0
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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   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 not in effect.

   PA0026051, Sewage, Borough of Chambersburg, 100 South Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201. This facility is in Chambersburg Borough, Franklin County.

   Description of Activity:  Amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Conococheague Creek, is in Watershed 13-C and classified for WWF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Hagerstown, MD is on the Potomac River, approximately 43 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 6.8 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7
   (11-1 to 4-30) 10 20
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total N Monitor and Report Monitor and 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) 4,500/100 ml as a geometric average

   Whole effluent toxicity test requirements were removed from the permit. No further testing is necessary until permit renewal.

   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 not in effect.

   PA0088595, Amendment No. 1, CAFO, Hostetter Management Company (Wide Awake Farm), P. O. Box 526, Ephrata, PA 17522. Joe Gulick has submitted a permit amendment application for an individual NPDES permit for an expanding CAFO known as Wide Awake Farm, 488 Jay Road, Monroe Township, Bedford County.

   The CAFO is situated near West Branch Sideling Hill Creek in Watershed 13-B (EV). The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,360.6 AEUs consisting of 336 sows with litter, 2,800 gestating sows, 15 boars, 320 nursery pigs and 450 finishing pigs. The animals will be housed in two existing animal husbandry buildings and two proposed animal husbandry buildings and also an existing isolation building. Manure will be collected beneath the slatted floors of the animal husbandry buildings and conveyed by gravity to the one existing and one proposed HDPE-lined manure storage facilities. In addition, the manure from the isolation building is stored beneath the building in a concrete storage pit. The capacity of the manure storage facilities is as follows:  existing HDPE-lined lagoon (3.29 million gallons), existing isolation building pit (0.0308 gallon) and proposed HDPE-lined lagoon (2.3 million gallons). A Water Quality Management Part II application was submitted to the Department for the proposed HDPE-lined lagoon. Prior to operation of the proposed 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.

   PA0247073, Sewage, Hopewell Township Supervisors (Sunnyside Wastewater Treatment Plant), 2759 Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA 16650. This facility is in Hopewell Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Activity:  Issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Raystown Branch Juniata River, is in Watershed 11-D and classified for TSF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Saxton Municipal Water Authority is on the Raystown Branch Juniata River, approximately 8 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.021 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   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.

   PA0247081, Sewage, Hopewell Township Supervisors (Pipers Run Wastewater Treatment Plant), 2759 Raystown Road, Hopewell, PA 16650. This facility is in Hopewell Township, Bedford County.

   Description of Activity:  Issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, Pipers Run, is in Watershed 11-D and classified for WWF, water supply recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for the Saxton Municipal Water Authority is on the Raystown Branch Juniata River, approximately 16 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.105 MGD are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 10 15 20
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21.0
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) 3,700/100 ml as a geometric average

   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.


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

   PA0020273, SIC 4952, Milton Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 150, Milton, PA 17847. This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to include discharge of site stormwater through Outfall S01. The existing limits for discharge of treated sewage through Outfall 001 remain unchanged. Discharge is to the West Branch Susquehanna River in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County.

   The receiving stream is in the Muncy watershed (10-D) and is classified for WWF and aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is at Sunbury.

   Outfall 001:  The effluent limits, based on a design flow of 3.42 MGD, are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 137 205 274
Suspended Solids 100 150 200
Total Chlorine Residual 0.5 3.0
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--9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall S01:  Annual stormwater inspection and best management practices.

   Other Conditions:  industrial pretreatment requirements and stormwater management requirements.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0034576, Sewerage, SIC 4952, Towanda Municipal Authority, 724 Main Street, Towanda, PA 18848. This existing facility is in Towanda Borough, Bradford County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  Amendment of an NPDES permit to expand an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater and add stormwater best management practices.

   The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 4C and classified for WWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Municipal Authority is on the Susquehanna River, 133 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for the expansion of Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.74 MGD.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
TSS 30 45 60
% UV Transmittance report daily minimum
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains Part C 8 that requires reporting of sanitary sewer overflows and Part C 9 Stormwater Management.


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

   PA0219444, Sewage, Lorie L. Frazee, Markleysburg Borough, P. O. Box 25, Markleysburg, PA 15456-0025. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Markleysburg Area STP in Markleysburg Borough, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Pinkham Run, which are classified as a 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 Ohiopyle Borough Municipal Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.075 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average MaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1.9 3.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 2.9 5.8
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 0.015 0.035
Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0252441, Sewage, AMFIRE Mining Company, LLC, One Energy Place, Suite 2800, Latrobe, PA 15650. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Ondo Mine STP in Brush Valley Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Ferrier Run via culvert under Township Road, which are classified as a CWF 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 PENELEC Homer City Station on Two Lick Creek.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.001925 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average MaximumInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine* Monitor and Report
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   *  The monitoring requirement for this parameter shall be effective if chlorination is used for disinfection.


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

   PA0239194, Sewage, Cherrytree Land Development, 4342 SR 8, Titusville, PA 16354. This proposed facility is in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  New proposed 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 Emlenton Water Company and the Allegheny River at River Mile 90, approximately 51 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Oil Creek, is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.035 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.7
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0239194, Sewage, Cherrytree Land Development, 4342 SR 8, Titusville, PA 16354. This proposed facility is in Cherrytree Township, Venango County.

   Description of Proposed Activity:  New proposed 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 Emlenton Water Company and the Allegheny River at River Mile 90, approximately 51 miles below point of discharge.

   The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to Oil Creek, is classified for CWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.035 MGD.

Concentrations
Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow Monitor and Report
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 2.5 5
   (11-1 to 4-30) 7.5 15
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30) 3,000/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.7
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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