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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 98-1064

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices

[28 Pa.B. 3062]

APPLICATIONS

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 his 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 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.

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

   PA 0055891.  Industrial waste, RT Environmental Services, Inc., 215 West Church Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater from wastewater treatment plant in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Frog Run.

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

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 82,000 gpd are as follows:

AnnualAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Monthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
BOD5100200250
Suspended Solids100200250
Oil and Grease1530
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Ammonia (as N)204050
Total Dissolved Solids1,0002,0002,500
Benzene.001.012
Carbon Tetrachloride.005.06
Chlorobenzene.02.04.05
Chloroform.101.2
Dicbromochloromethane.101.2
Dichlorobromomethane.101.2
Barium1.02.02.5
Cadmium.01.02.025
Chromium.05.100.6
Copper1.02.02.5
Lead.036.072.09
Silver.05.10.125
Zinc1.02.02.5
1,2 Dichloroethane.0004.0048
1,1 Dichloroethene0.00040.00080.001
1,3 Dichloropropane.087.174.2175
Ethylbenzene1.42.83.5
Methylene Chloride.005.06
Tetrachloroethylene.0007.0084
Toluene2.04.05.0
Trichloroethene.0003.036
Vinyl Chloride0.000570.0068
Total Xylenes.01.02
Dissolved Iron0.30.6.075
Arsenic.050.6
Total Iron22.745.456.75
Total Phenolsmonitor/reportmonitor/reportmonitor/report
Acetone.109.218.273
2-Butanone.210.420.525

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711- 0790, (717) 826-2553.

   PA 0029050.  Sewerage, Pine Forests Camps, Inc., 151 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lake Greeley in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.

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

   Effluent requirements were determined at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .025 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids3060
Phosphorous as ''P''12
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 7 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month through 24th monthmonitor and reportmonitor and report
   25th month through expiration1.22.8

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0062952.  Industrial waste, SIC:  2815, Laminations, Inc., 1350 Von Storch Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water into the Lackawanna River in the City of Scranton, Lackawanna 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 Danville Borough Water Supply located on the North Branch of the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 based on a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Oil and Grease15.030.0
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Southcentral Regional Office:  Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.

   PA 0020893.  SIC:  Code 4952, Sewage, Manheim Borough Authority, 15 East High Street, Manheim, PA 17545.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Chickies Creek, in Manheim Borough, 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 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 1.14 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)48
   (11-1 to 4-30)1224
Total Phosphorus24
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.6
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)3,200/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (717) 327-3666.

   PA 0046094.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, United States Army Corps of Engineers (Baltimore District), Tioga-Hammond/Cowanesque Lakes, R. D. 1, Box 65, Tioga, PA 16946.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit, for the Ives Run Recreation Area, to discharge treated sewage to Hammond Lake in Tioga Township, Tioga County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, 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 the New York State line located approximately 18 miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0625 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Chlorine Residual1.02.3
NH3-N1530
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
pH6.0--9.0 SU at all times

   Other Conditions:  none

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0114111.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Department of Army, Baltimore District, Corps of Engineers, R. D. 1, Box 65, Tioga, PA 16946.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit, for the South Shore Recreation Area, to discharge treated sewage wastewater to Cowanesque Lake in Lawrence Township, Tioga County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  warm water fishery, 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 assumed to be New York State border located at New York State 45 river miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.01 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N1530
Total Chlorine Residual1.02.3
Total Phosphorus2.04.0
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
pH6.0--9.0 su at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0023531.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Borough of Danville, Municipal Building, 235 Mill Street, Danville, PA 17821.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to North Branch Susquehanna River in Danville Borough, Montour 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 Sunbury located at Sunbury, Montour County, 12 miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 3.62 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Total Residual Chlorine*0.481.57
*limit effective 3 years from permit effective date, until then monitor and report
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
pH
6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

  

   PA 0209686.  Sewerage, SIC:  4952, Thomas L. Harris, Sr., Star Route Box 35C, Curwensville, PA 16833.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary to Little Clearfield Creek in Pike Township, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses:  high quality cold water fishes, 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 American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0004 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Free Cl2 Residualreport
Fecal Coliforms200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0110230.  SIC:  4952, Lycoming County Recreation Authority, R. R. 1, Box 183, Montgomery, PA 17752.

   This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Black Hole Creek in Clinton Township, Lycoming 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Pennsylvania American Water Company located on the Susquehanna River, 25 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0015 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Chlorine Residual12.3
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0113697.  SIC:  4952, David and Teresa Spiwak, 603 East 4th Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815.

   This proposed action is for reissuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Fishing Creek in Mt. Pleasant Township, Columbia 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 existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Bloomsburg on the Fishing Creek, 2 miles below the discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.0025 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Total Chlorine Residual24.6
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   Other Conditions:  none.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0024082.  Sewage, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Avonmore, Box 133, Avonmore, PA 15618.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Avonmore Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Avonmore Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Kiskiminetas 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 Freeport Water Company on the Allegheny River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.19 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.560
Suspended Solids304560
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 Chlorine1.03.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0042820.  Sewage, Donald J. Dallatore, Jr., 1011 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Ridgecrest Mobile Home Park Sewage Treatment Plant in South Franklin Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Chartiers 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 Western Pennsylvania Water Company.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.001 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1224
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0094757.  Sewage, C&G Savings Association, 1201 12th Street, Altoona, PA 16601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Lake Cresson Manor STP in Allegheny Township, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Clearfield 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 PA American Water Company at Milton.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0075 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)50,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0095621.  Sewage, Ashville Borough Council, P. O. Box 165, Ashville, PA 16613-0165.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Ashville Borough Sewage Treatment Plant in Ashville Borough, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Clearfield 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company-Milton, on the West Branch Susquehanna River.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)20,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0215848.  Sewage, J. G. Foodmart, James Gnagey, R. D. 1, Box 620-G, Uniontown, PA 15401.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from J. G. Foodmart Sewage Treatment Plant in North Union Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of 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 Newell Municipal Authority located on the Monongahela River at approximate river mile 51.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)36
   (11-1 to 4-30)918
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
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0215929.  Sewage, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Mudlick Run Shaft/Portal Sewage Treatment Plant in Washington Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Mudlick Run, which are classified as a 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 Cadogen Township Water Works.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of .007 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.06.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)6.012.0
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
Total Residual Chlorine
   1st month--36th monthmonitor and report
   37th month--expiration1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

  

   PA 0217913.  Sewage, Keystone Coal Mining Corporation, P. O. Box 729, Indiana, PA 15701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Urling Mines 1 and 2, Urling Main Portal in Armstrong Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Armstrong Township, which are classified as a 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 Buffallo M. A.

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of .023 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1326
   (11-1 to 4-30)monitor and report
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)10,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine2.55.8
pHnot 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.

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