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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 99-1749

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[29 Pa.B. 5405]

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, 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 (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 0026166.  Sewage, Warminster Municipal Authority, 415 Gibson Avenue, P. O. Box 2279, Warminster, PA 18974-4163.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Log College sewage treatment plant in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Little Neshaminy Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 and 002, based on an average flow of 8.18 mgd and 0.3 mgd respectively are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)
152330
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)
1.02.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
Nitrite and Nitrate
   (as N)
10.020.0
   (7-1 to 10-31)
Phosphorus (as P)
2.04.0
   (4-1 to 10-31)
Total Coppermonitor only
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Leadmonitor only
4,6-Dinitro-O-Cresolmonitor only
Pentachlorophenolmonitor only
Benzidinemonitor only

   The proposed effluent limits for copper were based on a dissolved Water Effect Ratio of 5.6, a site-specific hardness of 196 mg/l as CaCO3 and a chemical translator of 1.06.

Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Special Test Methods for certain pollutants.

   Implementation of industrial pretreatment program requirements.

   Authorization to discharge stormwater from sewage treatment plant area.

   PA 0026794.  Sewage, Conshohocken Borough Authority, 601 East Elm Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Conshohocken Borough STP in the Borough of Conshohocken, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Schuylkill River.

   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 1.78 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)8.016.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)20.040.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (0--2 years)1.21.6
   (3--5 years)0.51.6
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenmonitor instantaneous minimum
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Coppermonitor/report
Total Leadmonitor/report
Total Zincmonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0045187.  Sewage, Richland Meadows Mobil Home Park, 232 Yankee Road, Quakertown, PA 19440.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the sewage treatment plant in Richland Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to dry swale to Morgan 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 80,000 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)510
   (11-1 to 4-30)1020
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)13
   (11-1 to 4-30)39
Phosphorous as P0.51.0
Total Residual Chlorine
   (0--2 years)1.21.5
   (3--5 years)0.20.6
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0011436.  Industrial waste, Handy and Harmon Tube Company, 701 West Township Line Road, Norristown, PA 19403-4629.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater and stormwater from the Handy and Harmon Tube Company in East Norriton Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Stoney 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 average flows are as follows:

   For Monitoring Point MP101:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Chloroform0.0860.22
Tetrachloroethylene0.0100.025
1,1,1 Trichloroethanemonitor/report
Trichloroethylene0.00970.024
Zincmonitor/report

   For Outfall 001 during nonstormwater events:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Temperature90°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Total Dissolved Solidsmonitor/report

   Stormwater monitoring for Outfall 001 as follows:

Instantaneous Maximum
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Dissolved Ironmonitor/report
Trichloroethylenemonitor/report

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 0063207.  Sewerage, Scott Township Sewer and Water Authority, R. R. 1, Box 324, Jermyn, PA 18433.

   This proposed action is for a revoked and reissued NPDES permit to discharge treated cooling water sewage into the South Branch Tunkhannock Creek in Scott Township, Lackawanna County.

   This notice reflects changes from the notice published in the October 24, 1998 Pennsylvania Bulletin.

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Phosphorous as P1.02.02.5

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0026000.  Sewerage, City of Allentown, 112 Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into the Lehigh River in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County.

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

   Effluent limits were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 40.0 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD520.030.040.0
Total Suspended Solids30.045.060.0
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.010.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)18.030.0
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine0.501.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0063304.  Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Municipal Authority of the Township of Blythe, 375 Valley Street, New Philadelphia, PA 17959.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into Crystal Run in Cass 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 Pottstown Borough Water Authority on the Schuylkill River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.018 mgd are:

MonthlyDaily
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids30.060.0
Total Aluminum4.08.0
Total Iron2.04.0
Total Manganese1.02.0
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0024759.  Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Curwensville Municipal Authority, 900 Susquehanna Avenue, Curwensville, PA 16833.

   This proposed action is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to West Branch Susquehanna River in Curwensville Borough, Clearfield County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm 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 GUP Steam Electric Plant located at Shawville.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.75 mgd, are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5274154
TSS304560
Total Leadreport
Total Mercury0.00033
Total Cl2 Residual0.51.6
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 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0228150.  Industrial waste, SIC: 3399, Embassy Powdered Metals, Inc., P. O. Box 344 (Airport Road facility), Emporium, PA 15834.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of once through noncontact cooling water to Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek in Emporium Borough, Cameron County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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, White Deer Division, located on the Susquehanna River at Milton, 135 miles downstream.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.072 mgd, are:

Parameter
Temperature °Fmonitor only
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0032263.  Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Bureau of State Parks, Yellow Creek State Park, 170 Route 259 Highway, Penn Run, PA 15765.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Yellow Creek State Park Water Treatment Plant in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Yellow Creek Lake, classified as a cold 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 the Central Indiana Water Authority.

   Outfall 002: existing discharge, design flow of 0.05 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Iron2.04.0
Manganese1.02.0
Aluminum4.08.0
Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0026336.  Sewage, Township of Hopewell, 1700 Clark Boulevard, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Wickham Village STP in Hopewell Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary to Boggs 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 Midland Borough Water Authority.

   Outfall 010: existing discharge, design flow of .070 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.57.0
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 month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration)0.060.13
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0
Copper
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration).011.028
Dichlorobromomethane
   (1st month--36th month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration).0006.0015

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0032263.  Sewage, Bureau of State Parks, Yellow Creek State Park, 170 Route 259 Highway, Penn Run, PA 15765.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Yellow Creek State Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Cherryhill Township, Indiana County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Yellow Creek Lake, 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 Central Indiana Water Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .313 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
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 Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0033626.  Sewage, West Greene School District, R. D. 5, Box 36B, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the West Greene Middle School/High School sewage treatment plant in Center Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Hargus Creek, which are classified as a high quality-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 Waynesburg Water Treatment Plant.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.012 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
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 Chlorine1.43.3
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0033642.  Sewage, West Greene School District, R. D. 5, Box 36B, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Graysville Elementary School Sewage Treatment Plant in Gray Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Grays Fork, which are classified as a high quality 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 Waynesburg Water Treatment Plant.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.008 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids1020
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.59.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000 as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine0.40.8
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0094617.  Sewage, Robbie Rose, R. D. 2, University Drive, Dunbar, PA 15431.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Robbie Mobile Home Park STP in Georges Township, Fayette County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Tributary of York 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of .03 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2550
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)4.08.0
   (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 month)monitor and report
   (37th month--expiration).070.15
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3 mg/l
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.

   PA 0033120.  Sewage, Eisenhower Middle/Senior High, Warren County School District, 14 Hospital Drive Building 11, Warren, PA 16365-4885.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit, to discharge treated sewage to Fairbanks Run in Farmington Township, Warren 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 State of New York on Kiantone Creek located at river mile 2.1 and is located 16.8 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.00341 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)3,400/100 ml as a geometric average
Total Residual Chlorine0.51.2
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0032549.  Sewage, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Presque Isle State Park, West Fisher Drive, Erie, PA 16505.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sanitary sewage to the Outer Erie Harbor and Presque Isle Bay, Erie County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for warm water and protected for critical use of aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, there are no potable water supplies (PWS) at or near the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average design flow of 0.0175 mgd, are:

Effluent Concentration (mg/l)
AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyMaximum
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorine0.5
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0102067.  Sewage, Nystrom Martin Subdivision, P. O. Box 271, Sugar Grove, PA 16350.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Stillwater Creek in Sugar Grove Township, Warren 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 the State of New York (Stillwater Creek) on Stillwater Creek located at river mile 11.92 and is located 6 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 (after the chlorine contact tank), based on a design flow of 0.0028 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1224
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
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 3 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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