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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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APPLICATIONS
[29 Pa.B. 5845]
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 0050989. Sewage, Frederick Mennonite Community, P. O. Box 498, Frederick, PA 19435-0498.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Frederick Mennonite Community WWTP in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to unnamed tributary to West Swamp 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 25,000 gpd from permit issuance lasting through completion of WWTP upgrade are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 4.0 8.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 12.0 24.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 49,900 gpd from completion of WWTP upgrade lasting through expiration 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 30 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 9.0 18.0 Phosphorus (as P) (4-1 to 10-31) 1.0 2.0 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Conditions for future permit modification.
Effective disinfection.
PA 0057878. Sewage, Kevan Price, 1219 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA 18960.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Price residence SR STP in West Rockhill Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to unnamed tributary to Ridge Valley 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 Total Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) 3.0 6.0 Nitrate and Nitrite (as N) (7-1 to 10-31) 10 20 Total Residual Chlorine not detectable instantaneous minimum Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen 3.0 min. at all times pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
PA 0050377. Industrial waste, Lonza, Inc., 900 River Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
This application is for renewal and expansion of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from a fine chemical pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Schuylkill River by way of Matsunk Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from issuance through completion of plant expansion, based on an average flow of 60,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 (3-1 to 10-31) 1,020 2,040 2,550 (11-1 to 2-28) 900 1,800 2,250 TSS 100 200 250 COD 9,842 19,684 24,605 TDS 17,500 35,000 43,750 NH3-N (3-1 to 10-31) 20 50 (11-1 to 2-28) 50 125 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Color 100 Total Cyanide 1.9 3.8 4.8 N-Nitrosodimethylamine monitor monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from completion of plant expansion through September 20, 2001, based on an average flow of 80,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 (3-1 to 10-31) 1,020 2,040 2,550 (11-1 to 2-28) 900 1,800 2,250 TSS 100 200 250 COD 7,382 14,763 18,454 TDS 17,500 35,000 43,750 NH3-N (3-1 to 10-31) 20 50 (11-1 to 2-28) 50 125 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Color 100 Total Cyanide 1.9 3.8 4.8 N-Nitrosodimethylamine monitor monitor The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 during the period from September 21, 2001 through expiration, based on an average flow of 80,000 gpd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) BOD5 (3-1 to 10-31) 1,020 2,040 2,550 (11-1 to 2-28) 900 1,800 2,250 TSS 100 200 250 COD 856 1,675 2,140 TDS 17,500 35,000 43,750 NH3-N (3-1 to 10-31) 20 50 (11-1 to 2-28) 50 125 Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Color 100 Total Cyanide 1.9 3.8 4.8 N-Nitrosodimethylamine 0.008 0.016 0.02 Acetone 0.2 0.5 Acetonitrile 10.2 25 N-Amyl Acetate 0.5 1.3 Amyl Alcohol 4.1 10 Benzene 0.02 0.05 N-Butyl Acetate 0.5 1.3 Chlorobenzene 0.06 0.15 -- Chloroform 0.01 0.02 -- O-Dichlorobenzene 0.06 0.15 -- 1, 2-Dichloroethane 0.1 0.4 -- Diethylamine 102 250 -- Dimethyl Sulfoxide 37.5 91.5 -- Ethanol 4.1 10 -- Ethyl Acetate 0.5 1.3 -- N-Heptane 0.02 0.05 -- N-Hexane 0.02 0.03 -- Isobutyraldehyde 0.5 1.2 -- Ispropyl Acetate 0.5 1.3 -- Isopropyl Ether 2.6 8.4 -- Methanol 4.1 10 -- Methyl Cellosolve 40.6 100 -- Methylene Chloride 0.3 0.9 -- Methyl Formate 0.5 1.3 -- MIBK 0.2 0.5 -- Phenol 0.02 0.05 -- Tetrahydrofuran 2.6 8.4 -- Toluene 0.02 0.06 -- Triethylamine 102 250 -- Xylenes 0.01 0.03 -- Isopropanol 1.6 3.9 -- The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on stormwater from parking lot, roof drains and manufacturing area are as follows:
Average Maximum Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor monitor COD monitor monitor Oil and Grease monitor monitor pH monitor monitor Total Suspended Solids monitor monitor Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor monitor Total Phosphorus monitor monitor Dissolved Iron monitor monitor Effluent Guideline Pollutants monitor monitor Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056421. Sewage, Warwick Township Water and Sewer Authority, 1733 Township Greene, P. O. Box 315, Jamison, PA 18929.
This application is for renewal and expansion of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Country Crossing WWTP in Warwick Township, Bucks County. This is an increased discharge to Neshaminy Creek.
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 0.32 mgd are as follows:
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 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Nitrate & Nitrate (as N) 9.0 18.0 (7-1 to 10-31) Phosphorus (as P) 0.75 1.5 (4-1 to 10-31) Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0056359. Sewage, Ralph W. Owens, 208 Neiffer Road, Schwenksville, PA 19423.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a single family home in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Mine Run.
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 500 gpd are as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10 20 Suspended Solids 20 40 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 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 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0012238. Industrial waste, Fischer and Porter Company, Warminster, PA 18974.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from the facility in Warminster Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Pennypack 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 0.108 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Tetrachloroethylene 0.010 0.015 Trichloroethylene 0.035 0.053 pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The EPA waiver is in effect.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.
PA 0070475. Sewerage, Pocono Mountain Lodge, P. O. Box 171, White Haven, PA 18661.
This proposed action is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Black Creek in Kidder Township, Carbon County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: High quality, cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of .06 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 3 6 (11-1 to 4-30) 9 18 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6 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 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month through 24th month) monitor and report monitor and report (25th month through expiration) 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0032433. Sewerage, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of State Parks, Frances Slocum State Park, 565 Mount Olivet Road, Wyoming, PA 18644-9333.
This proposed action is for renewal of a NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Abraham's Creek in Lehman 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Borough Water Authority on the Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on a design flow of 0.080 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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 to 9.0 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 The EPA waiver is not in effect.
PA 0063312. Sewerage, Girardville Area Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 5, Girardville, PA 17935.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Mahanoy Creek in Butler Township, Schuylkill County.
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 a design flow of .340 mgd are:
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml (10-1 to 4-30) 2,000/100 ml pH 6 to 9 standard units at all times Total Residual Chlorine (1st month to 24th month) monitor and report monitor and report (25th month to expiration) 1 2 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 0082937. Industrial waste, SIC: 2752, R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 1375 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of the Little Conestoga Creek, 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 the 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 0.7 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature monitor pH 6--9 Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0088269. Sewage, SIC: 4952, Quincy Sewer Authority, 7575 Mentzer Gap Road, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to West Branch Antietam Creek, in Quincy Township, Franklin County.
The receiving stream is classified for 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 Brunswick Major and Council located in Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.30 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 NH3-N 14 XXX 28 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) 13,900/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0086312, Amendment No. 1. Sewage, SIC: 4952, James Dorwart (Dorwart Apartments), 1375 Old Quaker Road, Etters, PA 17319.
This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Bennett Run in Fairview Township, York County.
The receiving stream is classified for warm water fish, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was the Wrightsville Water Supply Company intake located on the Susquehanna River just north of Wrightsville Borough, York County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.025 mgd are:
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 20 40 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 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) 2,200/100 ml as a geometric average Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
The EPA waiver is in effect.
Southwest Regional Office: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.
PA 0027481. Industrial waste, SIC: 4911, Pennsylvania Power Company, P. O. Box 128, Shippingport, PA 15077.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water, sewage and stormwater from the Bruce Mansfield Plant in Shippingport Borough, Beaver County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Ohio River and Little Blue Run, classified as a warm water and trout stock 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 at Midland, 6.3 miles below the discharge point.
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