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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 2685]
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT
[National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES)]
DISCHARGE OF CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND SEWERAGE WASTEWATER
(Part I Permits) The following parties have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. Unless otherwise indicated on the basis of preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.
Where indicated, the EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.
Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.
Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Southeast Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.
PA 0026689. Sewage, City of Philadelphia Water Department, ARAMARK Tower, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2994.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Northeast Water Pollution Control Plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware River, Zone 3.
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 210 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 45 60 BOD5 (Percent Removal) 86 CBOD20 72,500 lbs/day Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Suspended Solids Percent Removal 85 Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 2.0 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.3 1.0
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report monitor/report Ammonia as N monitor/report monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Nitrite as N monitor/report monitor/report Nitrate as N monitor/report monitor/report Whole Effluent Toxicity Ceriodaphnia Dubia monitor/report (TUc) Whole Effluent Toxicity Fathead Minnow monitor/report (TUc) 1,2 Dichloroethane monitor/report monitor/report Tetrachloroethylene monitor/report monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report monitor/report Total Antimony monitor/report monitor/report Total Phenols monitor/report monitor/report Iron (Total) monitor/report monitor/report (Dissolved) monitor/report monitor/report Chloroform monitor/report monitor/report beta BHC monitor/report monitor/report gamma BHC monitor/report monitor/report 4,4 DDD monitor/report monitor/report Heptachlor monitor/report monitor/report
PA 0026662. Sewage, City of Philadelphia Water Department, ARAMARK Tower, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2994.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware River, Zone 3.
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 112 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 45 60 BOD5 (Percent Removal) 86 CBOD20 33,600 lbs/day Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Suspended Solids Percent Removal 85 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 2.0 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.2 0.7 Chloroform monitor/report Chlorodibromomethane monitor/report Dichlorobromomethane monitor/report
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 1,2 Dichloethane monitor/report 1,1,2,2, Tetrachloethane monitor/report Tetrachloroethylene monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report Ammonia as N monitor/report monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Nitrite as N monitor/report monitor/report Nitrate as N monitor/report monitor/report Whole Effluent Toxicity Ceriodaphnia Dubia monitor/report (TUc) Whole Effluent Toxicity Fathead Minnow monitor/report (TUc) Total Antimony monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report Total Silver monitor/report Total Phenols monitor/report Total Cobalt monitor/report Total Iron monitor/report Bis (2 Ethylhexyl) Phthalate monitor/report gamma BHC monitor/report 4,4 DDD monitor/report
PA 0026671. Sewage, City of Philadelphia Water Department, ARAMARK Tower, 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2994.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware River, Zone 3.
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 200 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 30 45 60 BOD5 (Percent Removal) 89.25 CBOD20 37,020 lbs/day Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Suspended Solids Percent Removal 85 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Years 1 and 2) 1.0 2.0 (Years 3, 4 and 5) 0.2 0.7 Chloroform monitor/report 1,2 Dichloethane monitor/report
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Tetrachloroethylene monitor/report Trichloroethylene monitor/report Ammonia as N monitor/report monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Nitrite as N monitor/report monitor/report Nitrate as N monitor/report monitor/report Whole Effluent Toxicity Ceriodaphnia Dubia monitor/report (TUc) Whole Effluent Toxicity Fathead Minnow monitor/report (TUc) Total Antimony monitor/report Total Copper monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report Total Silver monitor/report Free Cyanide monitor/report Total Phenols monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report gamma BHC monitor/report 4,4 DDD monitor/report
PA 0051268. Sewage, Commonwealth of PA/Washington Crossing Historic Park, P. O. Box 103, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from sewage treatment plant in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware River.
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 36,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 25 50 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 1.5 2.0 (3--5 years) 0.5 1.2 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.
PA 0050172. Industrial waste. Consolidated Rail Corporation, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101-1406.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from an abandoned rail yard in Falls Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Rock Run.
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 0.01 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) PCB 1254 0.00017 0.00034 0.00043 Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Phenols 0.045 0.09 0.112 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0082244. Industrial waste, SIC: 4581, Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority, 135 York Drive, Suite 100, Middletown, PA 17057.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin 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 Columbia Borough located in 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 0.063 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) 30 XXX 60 Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report Trichloroethylene (µg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report Tetrachloroethylene (µg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.450 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Maximum Temperature XXX XXX monitor and report Total Suspended Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report Total Dissolved Solids (mg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report Trichloroethylene (µg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report Tetrachloroethylene (µg/l) XXX XXX monitor and report pH XXX XXX monitor and report Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0008435. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, PP&L, Inc. (Holtwood Hydroelectric Station), Two North Ninth Street, Allentown, PA 18101.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Susquehanna River, in Martic Township, Lancaster 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 Conowingo Dam located in Maryland. The discharge expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for an intermittent flow are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids monitor Oil and Grease 15 XXX 30 pH 6--9 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 002 and 003 for an intermittent flow are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.204 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Suspended Solids 30 100 XXX Oil and Grease 15 20 30 pH 6--9 Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0088099. Industrial waste, SIC: 5171, Columbia Petroleum Corporation, Box 278, Richland, PA 17087.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Little Chickies Creek, in Mount Joy Township, 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 Mount Joy Borough Authority located in Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for stormwater:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbons monitor Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0088021. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Dennis Christman (Christman Lake), 102 South Shore Drive, Lenhartsville, PA 19534-9177.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Maiden Creek, in Windsor Township, Berks 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 City of Reading located on Lake Ontelaunee. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0785 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N 20 40 Total Residual Chlorine 0.47 1.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 5,200/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032883. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Borough of Duncansville, P. O. Box 308, Duncansville, PA 16635.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Blair Gap Run, in Allegheny Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.217 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 XXX XXX 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 XXX XXX 18 Total Phosphorus XXX XXX monitor and report XXX Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 XXX XXX 1.0 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX monitor and report XXX Total Copper (Interim) monitor and report XXX XXX XXX (Final) 0.030 XXX XXX 0.075 Total Zinc (Interim) monitor and report XXX XXX XXX (Final) 0.114 XXX XXX 0.285 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 3,400/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0043052. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Municipal Authority of the Township of Spring, 2800 Shillington Road, Cornwall Terrace, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Cacoosing Creek in Spring Township, Berks County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Pottstown Municipal Authority intake located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.28 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 XXX 7.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 XXX 21 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) 0.6 XXX 1.48 (Final) 0.45 XXX 1.48 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 6,000/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.PA 0100161. Industrial waste, SIC: 3493, Triangle Auto Springs Co., Inc., P. O. Box 425, Dubois, PA 15801.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Pentz Run in Sandy Township, Clearfield County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at Hawthorne, PA.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0273 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 31 60 7.1 13.6 Oil and Grease 15 30 3.4 Temperature report Total Toxic Organics TTO 2.13 0.48 Total Iron report Total Nickel report Total Zinc report pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0111830. Industrial waste, SIC: 3670, Emporium Specialty Co., Inc., P. O. Box 65, Austin, PA 16720.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Freeman Run in Austin Borough, Potter County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0041 mgd, are:
Concentration (mg/l) Mass (lbs/day) Average Daily Instantaneous Average Daily Parameter Monthly Maximum Maximum Monthly Maximum TSS 31 60 90 Total Cadmium 0.26 0.69 0.78 Total Chromium 1.65 3.29 4.12 Total Copper 2.07 3.38 6.21 Total Lead 0.43 .69 1.29 Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 7.14 Total Silver 0.24 0.43 0.72 Total Zinc 0.65 1.2 1.95 Total Toxic Organics (TTO) 2.13 Oil and Grease 15 30 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
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