NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
[26 Pa.B. 3000]
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 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 specified program. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at 1 (800) 654-5984.
Applications received for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, telephone (814) 332-6942.
PA 0020095. Industrial waste, SIC: 3433. (Gas Heaters). Thomas & Betts Corporation, Reznor Facility, 150 McKinley Avenue, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated industrial waste, noncontact cooling water and stormwater to Munnell Run in Mercer Borough, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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 Beaver River and Beaver Falls Municipal Authority located at approximately 45.5 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits based on a design flow of 0.0125 mgd are:
Outfall No. 002
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XX Copper 0.17 0.26 0.43 Mercury XX Oil and Grease 15 30 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times Outfall Nos. 004--007
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) These discharges shall consist solely of stormwater. *Refer to Special Condition in Part C concerning uncontaminated stormwater outfalls. The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0037931. Sewage. Municipal Authority of the Township of Cambridge, R. D. 1, Box 53F, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of French Creek in Cambridge Township, Crawford 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 General Authority of the City of Franklin on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 41 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 0.015 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 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 Chlorine .5 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
**This Notice reflects changes to the May 14, 1996 Bulletin**
PA 0032905. Sewage, Sunnyview Mobile Home Park, 90 Shenango Park Road, Transfer, PA 16154.
This application is for a renewal of a Part I NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to Dry Swale to Brush Run in Pymatuning 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 Authority on the Shenango River located at Sharpsville, approximately 6 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Total Phosphorus (as P) 1 2 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 Chlorine 1.0 2.3 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 00034789. Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, St. Marys Area Water Authority, 429 Ridgeway Rd., P. O. Box 33, St. Marys, PA 15857.
This application is for a renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated industrial waste to Laurel Run in St. Marys, Elk 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 Clarion River and PA American Water Company located at Clarion, approximately 68 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits based on a design flow of .157 mgd are:
Outfall No. 001
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow (mgd) monitor and report on monthly DMRs Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Aluminum 2.6 5.2 6.5 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0222062. Sewage, Remington's Steakhouse, Inc., 1266 Perry Highway, Mercer, PA 16137.
This application is a new Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Neshannock Creek in Springfield Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocking, 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 is used by the Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley which is 37.65 miles below the discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.001500 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/10 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 24,000/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2 pH 6.0--9.0 at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0028274. Sewage. Borough of New Wilmington, 134 High Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
This application is a renewal of a Part I NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to Little Neshannock Creek in New Wilmington Borough, Lawrence County. This is an existing discharge.
The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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 Municipal Authority of the Township of North Sewickley, on the Beaver River located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 22 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank) based on a design flow of 0.564 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22.5 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 4,400/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine (Interim Limits) monitor and report (Final Limits) 0.2 0.7 Copper 0.032 0.064 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH 6.0--9.0 at all times 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 0020320. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Borough of Lititz, 50 Lititz Run Road, Lititz, PA 17543.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Lititz Run, in Warwick 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 Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located in 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 3.5 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 22.5 30 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.64 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) 2,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0021067. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Mount Joy Borough Authority, 21 East Main Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Little Chickies Creek, in East Donegal 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 the Columbia Water Company 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 1.53 mgd are:
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 45 50 Suspended Solids 40 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9 (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 27 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.43 1.4 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH 6.0--9.0 Fecal Coliforms (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (10-1 to 4-30) 2,100/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0087351. Industrial waste, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Company, Inc., P. O. Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to unnamed tributary to New Creek, in Frankstown Township, Blair County.
The receiving stream is classified for high quality 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 United Water Company located near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.010 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH (s.u.) from 6.0--9.0 inclusive Total BTEX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Benzene 0.001 0.002 0.0025 Toluene Monitor and Report Ethylbenzene Monitor and Report Xylene Monitor and Report Naphthalene Monitor and Report TRPH Monitor and Report Dissolved Lead Monitor and Report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0052400. SIC: 6515, Sewage, Irish Creek Village, 552 Irish Creek Road, Mohrsville, PA 19541-9611.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Irish Creek, in Centre Township, Berks 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 proposed downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Glen Alsace Water Company on the Schuylkill River located in Robeson Township, 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 0.009 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.5 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0082015. SIC: 4952, Sewage, Meadows Sewer Company, 5015 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-3622.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoquinet Creek, in Middlesex Township, 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, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.170 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 Total Phosphorus 2 4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.63 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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0044113. SIC: 4952, Sewage, South Middleton Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 8, Boiling Springs, PA 17007-0008.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Yellow Breeches Creek, in Monroe Township, Cumberland County.
The receiving stream is classified for high quality 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 interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.75 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (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 Total Phosphorus 2.0 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.0 2.0 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) 68,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.5 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 17.5 26 35 Suspended Solids 20 30 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 8.0 16 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.5 19 Total Phosphorus 1.5 3.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.50 1.63 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) 35,000/100 ml as a geometric average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Penn Township Municipal Authority, 100 Municipal Building Road, Duncannon, PA 17020 has applied to renew its current NPDES permit, PA 0084701, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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). Any 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 provisions 40 CFR 123.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110 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.
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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file in the Regional Office. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Regional Office listed above.
All American Travel Plazas, Inc., P. O. Box 302, I 28/22, Bethel, PA 19507 has applied to renew its current NPDES Permit, PA 0084115, to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewaters into the waters of the Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) 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. 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). Any 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 Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office, Regional Water Management Program Manager, One Ararat Boulevard, Harrisburg, PA 17110 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.
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 permit renewal application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file in the Regional Office. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Regional Office listed above.
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