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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1766

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 5294]

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 wastewater 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 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 0010812.  Industrial Waste, Cabot Corporation, 377 Beaver Run Road, Revere, PA 18953.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from stormwater from the facility in Nockamixon Township, Bucks County. This is an existing discharge to Rapp Creek.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: exceptional value waters, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 30,000 gpd during dry weather conditions are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids101425
Total Dissolved Solids4606001150
Temperature110°F
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Temperature, Upstreammonitor/report
Temperature, Downstreammonitor/report
Cesium3.156.307.88
Germaniummonitor/report

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 001 during wet weather conditions are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Total Kjedahl Nitrogenmonitor/report
Total Phosphorusmonitor/report
Fecal Coliformmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved)monitor/report
Cesiummonitor/report
Germaniummonitor/report

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0058157.  Sewage, Robert Assini, 20 Rima Court, Danville, CA 94526.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Assini Residence STP in Birmingham Township, Chester County. This is a new discharge to Radley Run.

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

   There is no public water supply intake from the point of discharge to the Pennsylvania state line.

   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
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0057495.  Industrial Waste, Sun Company, Inc., 10 Penn Center, 20th Floor, 1801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater from a groundwater remediation system in Uwchlan Township, Chester County. This is an existing discharge to Pine 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 6 gpm for Iron (dissolved) and Iron (total) are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Iron (Dissolved)0.360.9
Iron (Total)1.43.5

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0054089.  Industrial Waste, PECO Energy Company, 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19101.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process wastewater and stormwater from Pottstown-Limerick Airport in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to an unnamed tributary to Hartenstine Creek (Outfalls 001 and 006) and Possum Hollow Run (Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 005, 007 and 008).

   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 stormwater runoff and processed water are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Recoverable
   Petroleum Hydrocarbonsmonitor/report
Diesel Range Organicsmonitor/report
Gasoline Range Organicsmonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved)monitor/report

   The effluent limits for Outfalls 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, and 008 (stormwater runoff) are as follows:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5monitor/report
CODmonitor/report
Oil and Greasemonitor/report
pHmonitor/report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor/report
Iron (Dissolved)monitor/report

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   Conditions for future permit modification.


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

   PA 0032051.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Granville Township, 100 Helen Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Juniata River in Watershed 12-A (Kishacoquillas-Jacks Creeks), in Granville Township, Mifflin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for warm water fishes (WWF), recreation, water supply and aquatic life. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply intake considered during the evaluation was Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located in Harrisburg. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.500 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXXXXX1.6
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 0088510.  SIC Code 4592, Sewage, Tulpehocken Township (Mount Aetna Wastewater Treatment Plant), P. O. Box 272, Rehrersburg, PA 19550.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Little Swatara Creek in Watershed 7-D (Swatara Creek), in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover 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 0.055 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.0XXX10
   (11-1 to 4-30)15XXX30
Total Phosphorus2.0XXX4.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.34XXX1.11
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)5,000/100 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 0088528.  SIC Code 4592, Sewage, Tulpehocken Township (Rehrersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant), P. O. Box 272, Rehrersburg, PA 19550.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to an unnamed tributary of Little Swatara Creek in Watershed 7-D (Swatara Creek), in Tulpehocken Township, Berks County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold 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 Pennsylvania American Water Company located in South Hanover 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 0.065 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)7.0XXX14
   (11-1 to 4-30)21XXX42
Total Phosphorus2.0XXX4.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.47XXX1.55
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)7,000/100 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 0030643.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Shippensburg Borough, P. O. Box 129, Shippensburg, PA 17257.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Middle Spring Creek in Watershed 7-B (Conodoguinet Creek), in Southampton 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 Carlisle Borough located in North Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 3.3 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52540XXX50
Total Suspended Solids3045XXX60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.5XXXXXX5.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)7.5XXXXXX15
Total Phosphorus0.5XXXXX1.0
Total Residual Chlorine0.26XXXXXX0.87
Free Cyanide0.0083XXXXXX0.0208
Antimonymonitor and
report
XXXXXXXXX
Mercurymonitor and
report
XXXXXXXXX
Total NitrogenXXXXXXmonitor and
report
XXX
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)2,900/100 ml as a geometric average

   Additional conditions are as follows:

   1.  Listing of stormwater Outfalls 002 and 003 with no requirements.

   2.  Continue implementation of a pretreatment program.

   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 0022535.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Millersburg Area Authority (Millersburg STP), 101 West Street, Millersburg, PA 17061.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Susquehanna River, in Upper Paxton Township, Dauphin 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 Dauphin Consolidated Water Company 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 1.0 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
Total Nitrogenmonitor and reportXXXXXX
Total Residual Chlorine0.5XXX1.0
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)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.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3670.

   PA 0228281.  Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Tabernacle of the Living God, P. O. Box 409, Milesburg, PA 16853.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage wastewater to an unnamed tributary of Bald Eagle Creek in Boggs Township, Centre County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: 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 0.002 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
Total Cl2 Residual1.02.3
Fecal Coliforms:
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0228303.  Bear Hollow Subdivision Homeowners Association, 165 Waltimyer Road, Turbotville, PA 17772, SIC: 4952, Delaware Township, Northumberland County.

   This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit for an new discharge of treated sewage to unnamed tributary of Delaware Run in Delaware Township, Northumberland 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 PA American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0016 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
TSS2040
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.

   PAS 806107.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 5171, Pennzoil-Quaker State Company, 54th Street and A.V.R.R., Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated stormwater from the Pittsburgh Terminal in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters. Allegheny River, classified as a warm 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 West View Borough Municipal Water Authority, located at 210 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229, 9.3 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Recoverable Petroleum
   Hydrocarbons
monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530

   Outfall 002: existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Recoverable Petroleum
   Hydrocarbons
monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530

   Outfall 003: existing stormwater discharge.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Total Recoverable Petroleum
   Hydrocarbons
monitor and report
Oil and Grease1530

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0046906.  Sewage, Moon Township Municipal Authority, 1700 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 200, Moon Township, PA 15108.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Flaugherty Run Sewage Treatment Plant in Moon Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Flaugherty 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 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.0 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52537.550
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.03.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)5.07.510.0
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
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0095745.  Sewage, Deer Lakes Mobile Home Park, 19 Moretti Drive, Tarentum, PA 15084.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Deer Lakes Mobile Home Park STP in West Deer Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Little Deer Creek, which are classified as a trout stock 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: Oakmont Borough Municipal Authority on the Allegheny River at mile point 13.3.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.93.8
   (11-1 to 4-30)2.85.6
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 Chlorine0.020.04
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6.0 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0205095.  Sewage, John Kowalik, Jr., R. D. 3, Box 470, New Alexandria, PA 15670.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from John Kowalik, Jr. Single Residence Sewage Treatment Plant in New Alexandria Borough, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Loyalhanna 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: Saltsburg Municipal Waterworks located on the Conemaugh River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0004 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)100,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorinemonitor and report
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 0002453.  Industrial Waste, SIC: 3321. Sharpsville Quality Products.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge noncontact cooling water, and stormwater to the Shenango River in Sharpsville, Mercer 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 Shenango Valley Water Company on the Shenango River located at Sharon, approximately 2.0 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.039 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Flowmonitor and report
Oil and Grease1530
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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