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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1132

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 3273]

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 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 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 0056383.  Sewage, Todd Rabenold, 1241 Roundhouse Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the small flow sewage treatment plant in Haycock Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Dimple 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 500 gpd are as follows:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Suspended Solids2040
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor/reportmonitor/report
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 2.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0053180.  Sewage, Montgomery Township Municipal Authority, 1001 Stump Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from wastewater treatment plant in Montgomery Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to the Little 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 0.750 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)192438
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.34.6
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.28.4
Nitrate & Nitrate (as N)8.717.4
   (7-1 to 10-31)
Phosphorus (as P)2.04.0
   (4-1 to 10-31)
Total Residual
   Chlorine
0.41.0
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 proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 2.4 mgd are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.08.0
Nitriate and Nitrate918
   (7-1 to 10-31)
Phosphorus0.651.30
   (4-1 to 10-31)
Total Residual Chlorine0.0250.083
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 not in effect.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA-0062383.  Industrial waste, SIC: 5499, 3 Springs Water Company, 1800 Pine Run Road, Laurel Run, PA 18702.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater into an unnamed Tributary to Pine Creek in Laurel Run Borough, 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 the Danville Borough Water Company located on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .0064 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
pH6.0 to 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 0088471.  SIC Code 5171, Industrial waste. Eldorado Properties Corp. (Middletown Petroleum Storage Terminal), 900 Eisenhower Boulevard, P. O. Box 2621, Harrisburg, PA 17105.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary of Laurel Run, in Lower Swatara Township, Dauphin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 the Columbia Borough Water Company located in Columbia Borough, Lancaster County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfalls 001 and 002 for a design flow of 0.576 mgd and 0.720 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
Petroleum Hydrocarbons
--monitor and report--

   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 0020826.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Dover Township, 2480 West Canal Road, Dover, PA 17315.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Conewago Creek, in Conewago Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Company intake located in York County on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 8 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)101520
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.5XXX3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.5XXX9.0
Total Phosphorus2.0XXX4.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
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

   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 not in effect.

   PA 0081442.  SIC Code 8211, Sewage, South Eastern School District (Kennard-Dale High School), P. O. Box 217, Fawn Grove, PA 17321.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Falling Branch Creek, in Fawn Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishes, recreation, water supply and aquatic life. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.050 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521
Total Phosphorus24
Total Residual Chlorine0.120.40
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)3,000/100 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 0111490.  SIC Code 3231, Industrial waste, Guardian Industries Corp., 6395 State Route 103 North, Building No. 35, Lewistown, PA 17044-2434.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to the Juniata River, in Granville Township, Mifflin 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 United Water Company intake located on the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, PA. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.3185 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids10XXX20
Oil and Grease15XXX30
Total Residual Chlorine1.0XXX2.0
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times

   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 0088463.  SIC Code 6514, Sewage, David L. Miller, R. R. 3, Box 236, Tyrone, PA 16686.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Gypsy Run, in Snyder Township, Blair County.

   The receiving stream is classified for trout stocking, 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 Supply located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

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

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
Colormonitor and report
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)100,000/100 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 0022250.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Biglerville Borough Authority, 33 Musselman Avenue, Biglerville, PA 17307.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary to Conewago Creek in Butler Township, Adams 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 Wrightsville Water Supply Company located in York County on the Susquehanna River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.370 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)152230
   (11-1 to 4-30)254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.5XXX3.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.5XXX9.0
Total Phosphorus2.0XXX4.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.17XXX0.57
Total Coppermonitor and reportXXX0.03
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 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)2,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0081019.  SIC Code 3678, Industrial waste, E. I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Fishing Creek Facility, Corporate Remediation Group, Barley Mill Plaza, Building 27, Lancaster Pike and Route 141, Wilmington, DE 19805.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to an unnamed tributary to Fishing Creek, in Fairview Township, York County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm 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 Wrightsville Borough Authority on the Susquehanna located in 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 .144 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXXXXXXXXX
pHwithin limits of 6.0 to 9.0 S.U. at all times
1,1-Dichloroethylene.004.008.010
1,1-Dichlorethanemonitor and report
1,2-Transdichloroethylene0.390.780.98
1,1,1-Trichloroethane0.681.361.70
Trichloroethylene0.501.001.25
Tetrachloroethylenemonitor and report
Chloroethanemonitor and report

   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 0023159.  Sewage, Crescent-South Heights Municipal Authority, Riverview Road, Glenwillard, PA 15046.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Crescent-South Heights Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant in Crescent Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as the Ohio 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: Arco Chemical Company BV Plant on the Ohio River (RMP 29.5).

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.396 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5253850
Suspended Solids304560
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 10-31)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (11-1 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 0030881.  Sewage, Charleroi Area School District, 100 Fecsen Drive, Charleroi, PA 15022.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Charleroi Area School STP in Fallowfield Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an Unnamed Tributary of the Monongahela 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: PA American Water Company, Aldrich Station.

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

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (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 Chlorine.24.56
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 0203971.  Sewage, Framar, Inc., 424 Jamie Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Cedarbrook Golf Course STP in Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as an unnamed tributary of 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 Plant, on the Youghiogheny River.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.0076 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.44.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.214.4
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)0.200.45
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 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 0222151-Amendment No. 1. Industrial waste. Crompton Corporation, One American Lane, Greenwich, CT 06831.

   This Departmental action is for revoke and reissuance of NPDES PA 0222151-Amendment No. 1, to discharge treated groundwater to Tunungwant Creek in Bradford, McKean 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 PA/NY state line on Tunungwant Creek located at Bradford, McKean County, approximately 2.7 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of .367 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
Total Iron
   Interim LimitsXXXXXX
   *Final Limits3.578.8
Oil and Grease1530
Dissolved Iron7
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

* Refer to Schedule of Compliance on Page 19.

1.  Final Technology based limitation for Total Iron
2.  Chemical Additives Special Condition
3.  Condition requiring operation of the interim groundwater pump and treatment facilities.
4.  Condition requiring sludge removal and reporting.
5.  Condition requiring influent sampling for total and dissolved iron.
6.  Schedule of Compliance to meet Total Iron limitations.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0100757.  Sewage. Lakeview Mobile Estates, Georgetown Road and Route 73, New Lebanon, PA 16145.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to Mill Creek in New Lebanon Borough, Mercer 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 Franklin General Authority on French Creek located at Franklin, approximately 14.5 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001, based on a design flow of 0.02 mgd, are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Average (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia
   (5-1 to 10-31)7.515
   (11-1 to 4-30)
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml
   (10-1 to 4-30)6,400/100 ml
Total Residual Chlorine0.811.88
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0221627.  Sewage, Dennis and Anna Bowser, Tri-Lane Mobile Home Park, R. D. 7, Mercer, PA 16137.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated waste to an Unnamed Tributary to Little Neshannock Creek in Lackawannock Township, Mercer County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: trout stocked 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 considered during the evaluation is the Municipal Authority of North Sewickley on the Beaver River located at North Sewickley Township, approximately 35 miles downstream from point of discharge.

   Existing treatment consists of the following: aerated septic tanks and unaerated septic tanks, dosing intermittent sand filtration, tablet chlorination and discharge.

Outfall No. 001

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia-Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53
   (11-1 to 4-30)4.518
Fecal Coliform
   (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
Total Residual Chlorine0.380.89
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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