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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[28 Pa.B. 2425]
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, 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 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 0057401. Sewage, Sarah Wulffleff, S & S Styles, 6801 Easton Road, Pipersville, PA 18947.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow sewage treatment plant in Bedminster Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Cabin Run.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 1,405 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Total Nitrogen 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 3.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0013391. Industrial waste, Tuscan/Lehigh Dairies L. P., 880 Allentown Road, Lansdale, PA 19446-5206.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water and stormwater from the Tuscan/Lehigh Dairies facility in Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Towamencin Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.065 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 1,1 Dichloethylene (years 1 and 2) 0.0012 0.0024 0.003 (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.00023 0.00046 0.00058 Tetrachloroethylene 0.0026 0.0052 0.0065 Trichloroethylene (years 1 and 2) 0.058 0.116 0.145 (years 3, 4 and 5) 0.0113 0.0226 0.0283 Total Copper monitor/report Phosphorus as P monitor/report Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.2 0.5
PA 0028584, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, West Goshen Sewer Authority, 520 Veronica Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from West Goshen Sewer Authority sewage treatment plant in West Goshen Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Chester Creek (Goose Creek).
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 6.0 mgd after completion of plant expansion and upgrade are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 38 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2 4 (11-1 to 4-30) 6 12 Total Residual Chlorine 0.02 0.06 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times max. daily Total Copper 0.012 0.024 0.03 Free Cyanide monitor monitor The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0042021. Sewage, Milford-Trumbauersville Area Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 126, Spinnerstown, PA 18968.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant in Milford Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Unami Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.8 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.3 3.5 4.6 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.9 10.4 13.8 Total Copper monitor/report monitor/report monitor/report Phosphorus (as P) 1.25 1.9 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine (0--2 years) 0.45 0.9 (3--5 years) 0.04 0.13 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0057436. Sewage, Stephen J. Castellan, 112 Heather Hill Drive, Downingtown, PA 19335-1826.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single residence STP in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to UNT to Marsh Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Dissolved Oxygen inst. min. 6.0 Total Residual Chlorine monitor/report monitor/report Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (717) 826-2553.PA 0032077. Sewerage, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tuscarora State Park, R. R. 1, Box 1051, Barnesville, PA 18214-9715.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Locust Creek in Rush Township, Schuylkill 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 Pottsville Borough Water Authority on the Schuylkill River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.026 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 Fecal Coliform (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 pH 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month--24th month) monitor and report (25th month--60th month) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.PA 0008508. Industrial waste, SIC: 3671, Burle Industries, Inc., 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Conestoga River, in Lancaster City, 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 Holtwood Power Plant located in Martic Township, 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 0.393 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units Oil and Grease 15.0 30.0 Total Cadmium 0.14 0.28 0.35 Total Copper 0.82 1.60 2.00 Hexavalent Chromium 0.33 0.66 0.82 Total Fluoride monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 101 for a design flow of 0.264 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) pH 6.0--9.0 standard units Suspended Solids 31.0 60.0 77.5 Total Chromium 1.71 2.77 4.3 Total Lead 0.43 0.69 1.0 Total Nickel 2.38 3.98 6.0 Total Silver 0.24 0.43 0.6 Total Zinc 1.48 2.61 3.7 Total Cyanide 0.65 1.2 1.6 Total Toxic Organics 2.13 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 201 for a design flow of 0.129 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F as daily average The EPA waiver is not in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.PA 0095826. Sewage, Rostraver Sewage Corporation, R. D. 3, Box 59, Monongahela, PA 15063.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Budget Host in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Cedar 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.021 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 60 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 5 10 (11-1 to 4-30) 14 28 Fecal Coliform (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 1 2.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0216852. Sewage, Orin Bache, Wen-Dell Mobile Home Park, R. D. 3, Box 58, Ruffsdale, PA 15679.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Wen-Dell Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Buffalo Run, 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority-McKeesport located on the Youghiogheny River.
Outfall 001: proposed expanded discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 21 Fecal Coliform (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 0.6 1.5 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The above limitations are in effect after the treatment facility has been expanded and is operational.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217522. Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Smithton, P. O. Box 350, Smithton, PA 15479.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the proposed Smithton Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of the Youghiogheny 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority-McKeesport.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.066 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 37.5 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.5 5.3 7 (11-1 to 4-30) 10.5 15.8 21 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean (10-1 to 4-30) 3,500/100 ml as a geometric mean Total Residual Chlorine 0.6 1.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 5 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0217859. Sewage, Country Care Development, Inc., R. D. 2, Box 335D, Fayette City, PA 15438.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Country Care Development Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Fayette County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary to an unnamed tributary of Little Redstone Creek, 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 Washington Township Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.02 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Fecal Coliform (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 0.2 0.5 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3 mg/l pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northwest Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.PA 0220795. Sewage, SIC: 3544, Technical Precision, Inc., 2343 Perry Highway, Hadley, PA 16130.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to the Shenango River in Perry 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 Greenville Municipal Water Authority on the Little Shenango River located at river mile 0.97, approximately 18.7 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.000800 mgd, are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow xx xx xx CBOD5 10 20 TSS 20 40 TRC 1.5 3.5 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times xx--monitor and report
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0034380. Sewage. Quadland Corporation, 7041 Truck World Boulevard, Hubbard, OH 44425.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Allegheny River in Scrubgrass Township, Venango 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 Allegheny River located at Emlenton, approximately 3 miles below point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor and report CBOD5 25 50 TSS 30 60 Fecal Coliform (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.
Proposed NPDES Permit Renewal Actions for Minor Sewage Discharges
The following parties have applied to renew their current NPDES permit to allow the continued discharge of controlled wastewater into the surface waters of this Commonwealth. The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to renew these permits and proposes to issue them, subject to their 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 the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.
Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permits are invited to submit a statement to the Field Operations 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 these applications and proposed permit actions. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a brief statement to inform the Field Office of the basis of the 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 Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit action. 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 the Department's file. The documents may be inspected at, or a copy requested from, the Field Office that has been indicated above the application notice.
Southcentral Regional Office: Water Management Program, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES Facility County and Tributary New Permit No. Name and Address Municipality Stream Requirements PA 0085456 Golden Menu Restaurant
1885 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, PA 17325Adams
Mt. Joy Twp.Rock Creek TRC PA 0080560 TA Operating Corp.
24601 Center Ridge Rd.
Suite 200
Westlake, OH 44145-5634Dauphin
West Hanover
Twp.Manada Creek TRC PA 0085278 Deerwood Homeowners Assn.
11375 Lafayette Rd.
Mercersburg, PA 17236Franklin
Montgomery
Twp.Licking Creek TRC
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