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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 96-925

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[26 Pa.B. 2715]

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 office noted above the application 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 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 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 1 (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, telephone (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0025437.  Sewage, North Coventry Township Municipal Authority, 1485 East Schuylkill Road, P. O. Box 833, Pottstown, PA 19464.

   This application is for revocation and reissuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the North Coventry Township Municipal Authority STP in North Coventry Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fish, 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 an initial average flow of 0.7 mgd and an ultimate flow of 1.5 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Total Residual Chlorine
   (years 1 and 2)monitor/report
   (years 3, 4 and 5)0.51.6
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenmonitor/report
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0054151.  Sewage, Joseph L. Kennedy, 7 College View Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from single residence sewage treatment plant in East Whiteland Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary of Ridley Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, trout stocking, potable water supply, industrial water supply, livestock water supply, wildlife water supply, irrigation, boating, fishing, water contact sports, high quality waters and esthetics.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)1020
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0006343--Amendment No. 1.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3312 (Steel Making and Finishing). Armco, Inc., P. O. Box 832, Route 8 South, Butler, PA 16003-0832.

   This application is for a major amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste to Connoquenessing Creek in the City of Butler and Butler Township, Butler County. This amendment is for only changing the fluoride limits.

   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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works intake on Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 22 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.398 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Fluoride13.627.234

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0210196.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953. Seneca Landfill, Inc., P. O. Box 648, Mars, PA 16046.

   This application is for an amended NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste to Connoquenessing Creek in Jackson Township, Butler 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 Zelienople Municipal Water Works and Connoquenessing Creek located at Zelienople, approximately 2.6 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.016 mgd are:

AnnualAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterAverageMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow0.016
CBOD5100200250
NH3-N204050
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 ml
Total Suspended Solids100200250
Oil and Grease1530
Antimony0.450.901.1
Aluminum0.2750.550.69
Barium.3.6.75
Boron3.067.5
Cobalt0.050.100.13
Total Iron3.57.08.8
Manganese1.02.02.5
Tin0.81.62.0
Arsenic0.050.10.13
Beryllium0.0050.010.01
Cadmium0.0050.010.01
Total Chromium0.1250.250.31
Copper0.050.10.13
Lead0.0360.070.09
Nickel0.150.30.38
Selenium0.0750.150.1875
Silver0.010.020.025
Thallium0.10.20.25
Vanadium0.0090.020.023
Zinc1.02.02.5
Free Cyanide0.020.040.05
Benzene0.050.1
Methylene Chloride0.10.2
Toluene0.050.1
Chlorobenzene0.050.1
Chloroform0.010.02
Chloromethane0.10.2
1,2 Trans-Dichloroethylene0.030.06
1,1-Dichloroethane0.090.18
1,1,1 Trichloroethane0.10.2
Phenol0.050.10.125
Butylbenzyl Phthalate0.010.02
Diethyl Phthalate0.0250.05
Isophorone0.050.1
Lindane0.010.02
4,4`-DDT0.00060.0012
2-Chloronaphthalene0.010.02
1,2,3 Trichloropropane0.10.2
Dibromomethane0.010.02
Acetone0.1090.218
2-Butanone0.210.42
2-Hexanone0.0150.03
4-Methyl 2-Pentanone0.0150.03
Tetrahydrofuran0.0250.05
Xylene0.010.02
p-Cresol0.050.1
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0003824.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2899, Calgon Corporation, P. O. Box 1346, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.

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

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters unnamed tributary and Connoquenessing Creek 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.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.073 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature110°F
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.01.25
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 004:  existing discharge to the unnamed tributary.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature110°F
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.01.25
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfall 005:  existing discharge to Connoquenessing Creek.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Temperature110°F
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.01.25
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfalls 002, 003, 006--016:  existing discharge to Connoquenessing Creek.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
These discharges shall consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0091774.  Industrial waste, SIC:  3241, Edgar J. Marston III, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Southdown, Inc./Kosmos Cement Company, 200 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater from Kosmos Cement Plant in Neville Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, back channel of Ohio River, classified as warm water fishery, fishery 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 Midland Borough Water Authority, located at Midland PA, 29.8 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfalls 001, 002 and 003:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.013 mgd for Outfalls 001 and 002 and 0.001 mgd for Outfall 003.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
TSS3.5750
Temperature (°F)110
TRC0.51.25
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0

   Outfalls 004, 005:  existing discharge, design flow of N/A mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
TSS50
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0026522.  Sewage, Borough of West Mifflin, 4733 Greensprings Avenue, West Mifflin, PA 15122.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the New England Sewage Treatment Plant in West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Monongahela River, which are classified as a warm water fishery 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 Western PA Water Company on the Monongahela River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 1.2 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.04.56.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.03.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0098752.  Sewage, G. Scott Simons, 1645 Pleasant Hill Road, Baden, PA 15005.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Simons SRSTP in Marshall Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as tributary to Big Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a trout stock fishery 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 Midland Borough Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
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

   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 0024902.  Sewage, SIC:  4952, Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners, 100 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Yellow Breeches Creek, in Upper Allen Township, Cumberland 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 Mechanicsburg Water Company located in Fairview Township, 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 1.10 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Total Phosphorus24
Total Residual Chlorine.51.63
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)23,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0087301.  Industrial waste, SIC:  1542, Farmer Boy Ag, Inc., 410 East Lincoln Avenue, P. O. Box 243, Myerstown, PA.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Owl Creek, in Jackson 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 Western Berks Water Authority on Tulpehocken Creek located in Berks County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

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

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pHfrom 6.0--9.0 inclusive
Oil and Grease1530
CBOD5255062
Total Suspended Solids316077
Total Dissolved Solids1,0002,0002,500
NH3-N22.54556
Total Phosphorus1.02.02.5
Dissolved Oxygen5.0 mg/l at all times
Total Thallium0.0390.0780.975
Total Cadmium0.0470.0940.117
Total Chromium1.712.774.27
Total Copper0.5321.0641.330
Total Lead0.2170.4340.542
Total Nickel2.383.985.95
Total Silver0.240.430.60
Total Zinc1.482.613.70
Total Cyanide0.651.201.62
TTO2.13

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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