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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-813

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 2334]

APPLICATIONS

   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 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 Field Office indicated as the office responsible, within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day 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 Field Office of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the Field Office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Managers 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 Field 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 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 1 (800) 654-5984.

Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.


   Southwest Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, telephone (412) 442-4000.

   PA 0001287.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3296, Armstrong World Industries, Inc., 1018 11th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge untreated cooling water and stormwater from the Beaver Falls Plant in Beaver Falls, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run, classified as warm water fisheries with existing and/or potential uses for 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 (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, New Brighton Plant, located 2 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.242 mgd (from permit issuance through 3 years).

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature81°F
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 001:  from 3 years after permit issuance through expiration.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature, °F
   January44.7
   February45.1
   March58.3
   April 1-1565.7
   April 16-3071.7
   May 1-1573.0
   May 16-3187.0
   June 1-1591.5
   June 16-3095.5
   July 1-3193.0
   August 1-3192.3
   September 1-1588.2
   September 16-3082.2
   October 1-1576.2
   October 16-3170.2
   November 1-1562.7
   November 16-3053.8
   December45.5
Total Residual Chlorine0.170.34
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 002:  stormwater runoff discharge to Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
BODmonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report

   Outfalls 003--012:  stormwater discharges to Walnut Bottom Run and Brighton Alley Run.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Zincmonitor and report

   Other Conditions:  Chlorine minimization, submission of chemical additives, stormwater requirements.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0103942.  Sewage, American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Diocese, Camp Nazareth, 339 Pew Road, Mercer, PA 16137.

   This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to the Shenango River in Delaware Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Sharpsville Municipal Water Authority on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 12 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.005 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,500/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine
   (Interim Limits)monitor and report
   (Final Limits)0.10.2
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0103411.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3312. Ellwood Quality Steel Company, 700 Moravia Street, New Castle, PA 16101.

   This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste and Group 2 stormwater to the (001) Shenango River and (002) Neshannock Creek in New Castle, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishes--Shenango River and trout stocked fishery--Neshannock Creek, 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 Beaver River and the Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 18 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0075 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 002 based on a design flow of N/A mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
*This discharge shall consist of stormwater runoff only.
*Refer to Part C Special Condition concerning uncontaminated stormwater outfalls.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0035581.  Sewage, Department of Transportation, McKean County Maintenance Facility, Star Route 1, Box 124, Cyclone, PA 16726.

   This application is for renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to unnamed tributary to Three Mile Creek in Lafayette Township, McKean County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses:  cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 133 miles downstream from point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.00375 mgd are:

   Interim Limits

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliforms
   (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 Chlorinemonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0018 mgd are:

   Final Limits

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliforms
   (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 Chlorine1.53.5
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect

  

   PA 0100382.  Industrial waste, Erie Coke Corporation, P. O. Box 6180, Erie, PA 16512-6180.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water to the Outer Erie Harbor in the City of Erie, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for warm water fishery. There is no potable water supply affected by this discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits are:

   Outfall 001--The proposed discharge limits are based upon a design average flow of 2.24 mgd.

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Temperature100°F
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Outfall 002--The proposed discharge limits are based upon a design average flow of 3.26 mgd.

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northeast Regional Office:  Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, telephone (717) 826-2511.

   PA 0063428-A1.  Sewerage, Blue Mountain Ski Area, P. O. Box 216, Palmerton, PA 18071.

   This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Buckwha Creek in Lower Towamensing Township, Carbon County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold water, migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .05 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage(mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.202.80

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0063533.  Sewerage, Tobyhanna Township, P. O. Box 880, State Avenue, Pocono Pines, PA 18350.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Tobyhanna Creek in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality, cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.3 mgd are:

MonthlyAverageInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)WeeklyMaximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Phosphorus as ''P''1.02.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliforms
   (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
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.02.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110, telephone (717) 657-4590.

   PA 0045560.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3471, Heritage Metal Finishing, Inc., 800 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Conoy Creek, in Elizabethtown Borough, Lancaster County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking fishery, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Columbia Borough Water Authority located in Columbia Borough, 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 0.016 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
CBOD54080100
Total Suspended Solids316077.5
Total Phosphorus as P245
Oil and Grease1530
Total Cadmium0.0140.0280.035
Total Chromium1.712.774.3
Total Copper0.0160.0320.04
Total Lead0.060.120.15
Total Nickel2.04.05.0
Total Silver0.0720.140.18
Total Zinc1.02.03.0
Total Cyanide0.651.21.6
Total Fluoride10.621.226.5
Total Boron10.220.425.5
Total Toxic Organics2.13

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.007 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Temperaturemonitor

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0086649.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3325, The Frog, Switch and Manufacturing Company, P. O. Box 70, Carlisle, PA 17110.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of stormwater to sinkholes, in Carlisle Borough, Cumberland 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in Silver Spring Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001, 002 and 003 are:

   ''Monitor and Report Stormwater Parameters''

  

   PA 0010502.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3489, Department of the Army, Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin Street Extended, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Rowe Run, in Green Township, Franklin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for the industrial waste treatment facility at Outfall 001 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
BOD5204050
TSS102025
Total Phosphorus245
Total Cadmium0.0030.0060.0075
Total Chromium0.801.602.0
Hexavalent Chromium0.0130.0260.032
Total Copper0.0400.0800.100
Total Lead0.0140.0280.035
Total Nickel0.6121.21.5
Total Cyanide0.651.21.6
Total Silver0.000220.000440.00055
Oil and Grease153030
Total Toxic Organics2.13

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater and noncontact cooling water at Outfall 002 are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Oil and Grease153030
TSS30100100

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0021806.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Township of Annville, P. O. Box Drawer M, Annville, PA 17003.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Quittapahilla Creek, in North Annville Township, Lebanon 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company on Swatara Creek located in South Hanover 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 0.75 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)9.519.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitormonitor
Total Phosphorus2.04.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   Interimmonitor and report
   Final0.341.11
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)5,800/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0081396.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Investment Management (Laurelwood Mobile Home Park), 2580 Lewisberry Road, York Haven, PA 17370.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Bennett Run, in Newberry 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 on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0033 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids2040
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)612
   (11-1 to 4-30)1836
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0 s.u.
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)24,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   The proposed Final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.0033 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.5
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0 s.u.
Fecal Coliforms
   (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

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0082023.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4941, Upper Leacock Township Water Department, 115 Newport Road, P. O. Box 325, Leola, PA 17540.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to unnamed tributaries of Mill Creek and Conestoga River, in Upper Leacock 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 Holtwood Power Plant, and the Lancaster Municipal Water Department located in Martic Township and Lancaster City, 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 0.04 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Osmotic Pressure58 mos
pH6--9

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.015 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Osmotic Pressure80 mos
pH6--9

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0051365.  Industrial waste, West Chester Area Municipal Authority 990 Fern Hill Road, West Chester, PA 19380.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from Ingram's Mill Water Filtration Plant in East Bradford Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to east branch of Brandywine Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, migratory fish, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a maximum daily flow of 0.368 mgd are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids204050
Total Iron2.04.05.0
Total Aluminum4.08.010.0
Total Manganese1.02.02.5
Chloroformmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Dichlorobromomethanemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Chlorodibromomethanemonitor/reportmonitor/report
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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