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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 97-191

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[27 Pa.B. 740]

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 standard 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 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 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 0057061.  Sewage, Upper Frederick Township, P. O. Box 597, Frederick, PA 19435 and JRP Development LTD, 210 Bassett Court, Limerick, PA 19468.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Ivy Ridge STP in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to Scioto 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 and water contact sports.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 21,525 gpd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)714
   (11-1 to 4-30)2040
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-11 to 10-31)24
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, telephone (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0003751.  SIC:  3824, Rockwell International Corporation, P. O. Box 4250, Seal Beach, CA 90740-8250.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Juniata Run in the City of DuBois, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  cold 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 the Hawthorne Area Water Authority located at Hawthorne.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.124 mgd, are:

MonthlyDaily
ParameterAverage (ug/l)Maximum (ug/l)
Trichloroethylene3060
pH6.0--9.0 std units

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0114464.  SIC:  3824, Equimeter Incorporated, P. O. Box 528, DuBois, PA 15801.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Juniata Run in the City of DuBois, Clearfield 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Hawthorne Area Water Authority located at Hawthorne.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.011 mgd, are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Organic Carbonmonitor
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0--9.0 std units

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0028738.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Ralpho Township Municipal Authority, 32A South Market Street, Elysburg, PA 17842-9602.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Shamokin Creek in Ralpho Township, Northumberland 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin approximately 60 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.625 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 as a geometric average
Total Residual Cl2
   1st month--36th monthreportreport
   37th month--permit expiration date1.02.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0114855.  Industrial waste, SIC:  5171, Montour Oil Service Company, 112 Broad Street, Montoursville, PA 17754.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater runoff from a petroleum marketing terminal to an unnamed tributary to Limestone Run in Lewisburg Borough, Union County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm 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 Sunbury Municipal Water Authority located approximately 10 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor and report

   Other Conditions:

   (1)  Treatment facilities must be ''API approved oil/water separator.''

   (2)  Design requirements for sizing treatment units.

   (3)  Minimum inspection requirements.

   (4)  Disposal of oil and solids.

   (5)  Recordkeeping.

   (6)  Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan.

   (7)  No discharge of tank bottom water.

   (8)  No discharge of sewage, wash water, boiler blowdown or other wastewaters.

   (9)  Additional requirements for discharges of hydrostatic tank test water.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0039241.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, U. S. Department of Justice, Allenwood Federal Prison Camp, P. O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752-9718.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Black Run in Gregg Township, Union 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton approximately 8 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.1 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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 Cl2
   1st month--6th monthreportreport
   7th month--permit expiration date1.02.3
pHwithin the range of 6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0114693.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Clymer Township Mun. Auth., P. O. Box 62, Sabinsville, PA 16943.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Mill Creek in Clymer Township, Tioga County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  trout stocking, 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/NY border 35 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-N
   (6-1 to 10-31)468
   (11-1 to 5-31)121824
Total Residual Cl21.02.3
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
pH6.0--9.0 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 0060046.  Sewerage, Can-Do, Inc., Mezzanine-Northeastern Bldg., Hazleton, PA 18201.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Tomahicken Creek in Hazle Township, Luzerne 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/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Co., located on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.0 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.44.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.214.4
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5.0 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 Chlorine
   First month through 36th monthmonitor only
   37th month through expiration date.06.14

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0020435.  Sewerage, White Haven Municipal Building, Main Street, 50 East Woodhaven Drive, White Haven, 18661.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lehigh River White Haven Borough, Luzerne County.

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

   Effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .100 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD525.040.050.0
Total Suspended Solids30.045.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.06.08.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)12.018.024.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5.0 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 0029106.  SIC:  4952, Sewage, Greenfield Township Municipal Authority, R. D. 1, Box 585B, Claysburg, PA 16625.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Frankstown Branch, in Greenfield 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 near Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.25 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1530
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
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)20,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.80 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)8.016
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)7,600/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0084948.  SIC:  4951, Industrial waste, Borough of Waynesboro, 57 East Main Street, P. O. Box 310, Waynesboro, PA 17268.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to East Branch Antietam Creek, in Quincy Township, Franklin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for high quality, cold 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 Brunswick Mayor Council located in Brunswick, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   Discharge will not be continuous, but will be only on an emergency basis.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.1413 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Suspended Solids306075
D. O.minimum of 7.0 at all times
pH6.0--9.0 s.u.
Total Residual Chlorine1.03.27
Aluminum3.737.469.32
Iron1.803.604.50
Manganese0.871.742.17
Coppermonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0084816.  SIC:  4613, Industrial waste, Sun Pipe Line Company, P. O. Box 2086, Fritztown Road, Sinking Spring, PA 19608.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to swale tributary to Cacoosing Creek in Sinking Spring Borough, 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 located in Robeson Township. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limit for Outfall 001 is:

AverageMaximum
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)
Total Recoverable Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor and reportmonitor and report

   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 0090522.  Industrial waste, SIC:  4953, Sacco Disposal Site (Ambridge Landfill), c/o Gabriel Sacco, Box 368, Ridge Road, Ambridge, PA 15003.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater, leachate and untreated stormwater from the Sacco Disposal Site in Ambridge Borough, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River, classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) is Midland Borough Water Authority, located over 18 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.009 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1520
Sulfatemonitor and report
Cadmiummonitor and report
Chromiummonitor and report
Coppermonitor and report
Total Iron3.57.0
Dissolved Iron7.0
Manganese2.04.0
Leadmonitor and report
Tinmonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:  Chemical additive, solids disposal, outfall identification, supersedence of Part II effluent limits, additive approval, stormwater and storm overflow conditions.

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.004 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Suspended Solidsmonitor and report
Oil and Greasemonitor and report
Sulfatemonitor and report
Cadmiummonitor and report
Chromiummonitor and report
Coppermonitor and report
Total Ironmonitor and report
Dissolved Ironmonitor and report
Leadmonitor and report
Manganesemonitor and report
Tinmonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report
pHmonitor and report

   Other Conditions:  Outfall 002 to consist solely of uncontaminated stormwater runoff.

   Outfall 003:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.45 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Oil and Grease1520
Sulfatemonitor and report
Cadmiummonitor and report
Chromiummonitor and report
Coppermonitor and report
Total Iron3.57.0
Dissolved Iron7.0
Manganese2.04.0
Leadmonitor and report
Tinmonitor and report
Zincmonitor and report
pH6.0--9.0

   Other Conditions:  Chemical additive, solids disposal, outfall identification, supersedence of Part II effluent limits, additive approval, stormwater and storm overflow conditions.

   Outfalls 004 and 005:

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Pond emergency overflows to discharge only during storm events of 25 year/24 hour or greater intensity.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0027669.  Sewage, McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Pine Creek STP in Hampton Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Pine Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 Millvale Municipal Water Works on the Allegheny River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 6.0 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (3-1 to 11-30)1.52.33.0
   (12-1 to 2-29)4.06.08.0
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--expiration0.31.0
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0094064.  Sewage, Keystone Restaurant and Truck Stop, P. O. Box 277, Ebensburg, PA 15931.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Keystone Restaurant and Truck Stop Sewage Treatment Plant in Munster Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Noels Creek, which are classified as a high quality cold 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 Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .0072 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.08.0
Nitrite-Nitrate1020
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--expiration0.10.2
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 7.0 mg/l
pH6.0--9.0

   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 0057070.  Sewage, Helen Pepe, No. 5 Dudie Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence sewage treatment plant in Newtown Township, Delaware County. This is new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Hunter Run.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water 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 average flow of 400 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/report
Fecal Coliforms200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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