NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 789]
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, 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 (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 accommodations to participate in the proceeding 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 0026816. Sewage, East Norriton-Plymouth-Whitpain Joint Sewer Authority, 200 Ross Street, Norristown, PA 19401.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage and stormwater from East Norriton-Plymouth-Whitpain Joint Sewer Authority wastewater treatment plant in Plymouth Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill 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 8.1 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 20 30 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 30 40 Total Residual Chlorine (issuance--year 2) monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Total Residual Chlorine (year 3--expiration) 0.5 1.2 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Copper monitor/report Total Zinc monitor/report Total Lead monitor/report Total Silver monitor/report The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 (stormwater) are as follows:
Annual Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) C-Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5-Day) monitor/report monitor/report Chemical Oxygen Demand monitor/report monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report monitor/report pH monitor/report monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report monitor/report Total Phosphorus monitor/report monitor/report Iron (Dissolved) monitor/report monitor/report Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0053112. Sewage, Robert F. Childs, 31 Millitia Hill Road, Warrington, PA 18976.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Robert F. Childs single residential sewage treatment plant in Doylestown Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to Neshaminy Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, trout stocking fishery, 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 (5-1 to 10-31) 16 32 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Effective disinfection.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA 0039861. Industrial waste, SIC: 2121, Reconstituted Tobacco.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater, cooling water into a wet weather channel to Catawissa Creek in Banks Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.
Outfall 001
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.086 mgd are:
Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) CBOD5 7.0 Total Suspended Solids 5.4 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 at all times pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 101
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 0.044 mgd are:
Parameter Monthly Average (mg/l) CBOD5
Total Suspended SolidsIn no case shall the arithmetic means of the effluent values of CBOD5 and TSS discharged during a period of 30 consecutive days exceed 15% of respective arithmetic means of the influent values for those parameters during the same time period, except as specifically authorized by the permitting authority. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026042. Sewerage, City of Bethlehem, 10 East Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Lehigh River and Saucon Creek in the City of Bethlehem, Northampton County.
The proposed effluent limits based on an average flow of 20.0 mgd are as follows:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (6-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10 (11-1 to 5-31) 15 30 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.3 Total Copper 0.10 0.20 0.25 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
The proposed effluent for Outfall 006 which is plant emergency discharge:
Monthly Average Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (6-1 to 10-31) 5.0 10 (11-1 to 5-31) 15 30 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric mean pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.30 Total Copper 0.10 0.20 0.25 The proposed effluent for Outfalls 003, 004 and 005 which are plant overflows are as follows:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Fecal Coliform monitor and report pH monitor and report Sampling shall take place on an hourly basis at each outfall location for the duration of the discharge.
Other Requirements: Pretreatment condition, combined sewer overflows condition, Whole Effluent Toxicity Test Condition.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0088340. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Robert C. Filson, TJ's Inc., 2270 Pottshill Road, Etters, PA 17319.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Buck Run, in Buffalo Township, Perry 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, 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 0.0019 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 5-day CBOD 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.6 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Fecal Coliforms (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 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 0086754. Industrial waste, SIC: 3691, East Penn Manufacturing Company, Inc., Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Sacony Creek, in Richmond Township, Berks 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 City of Reading located on Maiden Creek. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.15 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Copper 0.09 0.18 0.23 Total Lead 0.03 0.06 0.08 Total Iron monitor and report monitor and report -- Total Antimony 0.05 0.10 0.12 Total Arsenic 0.23 0.46 0.57 Total Zinc 0.60 1.20 1.50 NH3-N 5.0 10 12 CBOD5 19 38 47 Total Dissolved Solids 1,000 2,000 2,500 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Total Copper monitor and report Total Lead monitor and report Total Iron monitor and report Total Antimony monitor and report Total Arsenic monitor and report Total Zinc monitor and report CBOD5 monitor and report Total Dissolved Solids monitor and report Total Suspended Solids monitor and report Oil and Grease monitor and report Total Nitrogen monitor and report Sulfate monitor and report pH monitor and report The proposed final effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 005 and 006 are:
Parameter Maximum Daily (mg/l) Total Copper 1.0 Total Lead 0.05 Total Iron 0.30 Total Antimony 0.01 Total Arsenic 0.00002 Total Zinc 5.0 CBOD5 25 Total Dissolved Solids 500 Total Suspended Solids 30 Oil and Grease 15 Total Nitrogen 10 Sulfate 250 pH between 6.5 to 8.5 s.u. at all times 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 0044741. Industrial waste, SIC: 2033, Hanover Foods Corporation, P. O. Box 334, Hanover, PA 17331-0334.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Oil Creek, in Penn Township, York 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 003 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 10 20 25 Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report (Final) 0.5 XXX 1.5 pH 6.0 to 9.0
Parameter Period Allowable Temp (°F) Temperature Jan 1-31 91 Feb 1-29 96 Mar 1-31 110 Apr 1-30 110 May 1-31 110 Jun 1-30 110 Jul 1-31 110 Aug 1-31 110 Sep 1-30 110 Oct 1-31 110 Nov 1-30 91 Dec 1-31 80 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005 is:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.3 2.6 3.25 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.9 7.8 9.75 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times Total Residual Chlorine (Interim) monitor and report (Final) 0.1 XXX 0.3 pH 6.0 to 9.0 The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 006 and 007 are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow shall be monitored CBOD5 shall be monitored COD shall be monitored Oil and Grease shall be monitored pH (s.u.) shall be monitored Total Suspended Solids shall be monitored Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as N shall be monitored Total Phosphorus as P shall be monitored Dissolved Iron shall be monitored 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 0085219. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Gifford Pinchot State Park, 2200 Rosstown Road, Lewisberry, PA 17339-9787.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Beaver Creek (Conewago Lake), in Warrington Township, York 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 Wrightsville Water Company located in Wrightsville Borough, 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 0.16001 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report XXX Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2 4 5 Total Aluminum 4 8 10 Total Manganese 1 2 2.5 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.
Proposed Permit Renewal Dauberton Manor, Inc. (New Oxford Manor Mobile Home Village) has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0080284, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew the permit, subject to the current permit effluent limitations, and monitoring and reporting requirements, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new or changed regulations and other requirements. The updates may include, but will not be limited to, applicable permit conditions and/or requirements addressing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), municipal sewage sludge management, and total residual chlorine control (TRC). Major changes to or deviations from the terms of the existing permit will be documented and published with the final Department actions.
The EPA, Region III, Regional Administrator has waived the right to review or object to these proposed permit actions, under waiver provision 40 CFR 123.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the following address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered before taking a final permit action. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Regional Office of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Regional Office considers the public response significant.
Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200.
Following the 30-day comment period, the 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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file in the Regional Office. Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
Northcentral Region: Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.PA 0009725. Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, Jersey Shore Steel Company, P. O. Box 5055, Jersey Shore, PA 17740.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of industrial contact and noncontact cooling water to unnamed drainage ditch to the West Branch of the Susquehanna River in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania American Water Company located at Milton on the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, 48 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor Total Suspended Solids 55 145 185 Oil and Grease 15 30 Total Iron monitor pH 6.0 to 9.0 at all times Other Conditions: None.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0113361. Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Sandy Township, P. O. Box 267, Dubois, PA 15801.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Unnamed Tributary of Limestone 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 Kittanning Suburban Water Authority located at Kittanning.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.009 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Total Cl2 Residual 2.0 4.7 Fecal Coliforms (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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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