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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Applications, Actions and Special Notices
APPLICATIONS
[30 Pa.B. 5755]
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 standard 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 to 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 0052256. Industrial waste, The Fredericks Company, 2400 Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water from a specialty glass manufacturing facility in Lower Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Huntingdon Valley Creek. There are no water supply intakes downstream of this facility on Huntingdon Valley Creek or 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 0.0087 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002, based on an average flow of one storm event are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 monitor/report COD monitor/report Oil and Grease monitor/report pH monitor/report Total Suspended Solids monitor/report Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen monitor/report Total Phosphorous monitor/report Dissolved Iron monitor/report The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0036447. Industrial waste, Naval Surface Warfare Center--Carderock Division, Philadelphia Naval Business Center.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water from the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to Delaware Estuary--Zone 4.
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 .066 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor/report Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 005, based on an average flow of 0.002 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor/report Temperature 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 008, based on an average flow of 29 mgd are as follows:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow monitor/report Temperature monitor/report 110°F pH within limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
Thermal Requirements.
Northeast Region: Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.PA-0060267. Sewerage, North Pocono School District, Jefferson Elementary School, 701 Church Street, Moscow, PA 18444.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary to the West Branch to Wallenpaupack Creek in Jefferson Township, Lackawanna County.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water fishery, aquatic life, water supply, recreation and special protection.
Effluent limits were evaluated at point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .009 mgd are:
Monthly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.50 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.50 9.0 Phosphorous as ''P'' 0.50 1.0 Dissolved Oxygen a minimum of 6.0 mg/l at all times Fecal Coliform (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 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 in effect.
PA 0063461. Sewerage, Mehoopany Township, c/o Philip O. Farr, Municipal Building, Schoolhouse Hill Road, Mehoopany, PA 18629.
This proposed action is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Little Mehoopany Creek in Mehoopany Township, Wyoming 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.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.055 mgd are:
Monthly Daily Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 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 1.0 2.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA-0034088. Sewerage, Oakwood Lake Associates, 215 W. Church Road, Suite 106, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Swale Brook in Tunkhannock Township, Wyoming 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 proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville Water Supply on N. Branch of Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .01 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) 6.5 13.0 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--36th Month) monitor and report monitor and report (37th Month--Expiration) .5 1.2 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA 0026107. Sewerage, Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, c/o Fred DeSanto, 1000 Wilkes-Barre Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1333.
This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into North Branch Susquehanna River in Hanover Township, Luzerne 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 the Danville Water Company located on the North Branch Susquehanna River.
The proposed effluent limits based on a design flow of 32.0 mgd* are:
Outfall 001 (Secondary Plant Effluent Prior to Chlorination)
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 40.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 45.0 60.0 pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times Outfall 001 (Chlorine Contact Tank Effluent)
Monthly Weekly Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Average (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) 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 0.50 1.20 Point Sources 002 through 058 (Except 047, 048 and 050) serve as combined sewer reliefs necessitated by stormwater entering the sewer system and exceeding the hydraulic capacity of the sewers and/or the treatment plant. In accordance with the Department's EPS approved CSO strategy, a special permit requirement is included in Part C of this permit.
Other Conditions: Sludge disposal, pretreatment operating and reporting requirements and combined sewer overflows.
The EPA waiver is not in effect.
*Water quality based limits in mg/l are based on 32 mgd. Mass based limits in lbs/day are based on a 50 mgd hydraulic capacity.
Southcentral Regional Office: Regional Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110-8200, (717) 705-4707.PA 0080314. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Hampden Township (Roth Lane Treatment Plant), 230 South Sporting Hill Road, Hampden, PA 17055-3097.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Conodoguinet Creek in Watershed 7-B (Conodoguinet Creek), in Hampden Township, Cumberland 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in 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 4.65 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 XXX 67 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 81 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 6.9 XXX XXX 18 (11-1 to 4-30) 15 XXX XXX 40 Total Phosphorus 2 XXX XXX 5.4 Total Residual Chlorine 0.35 XXX XXX 1.2 Total Nitrogen XXX XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals 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 0014648. SIC Code 4941, Industrial Waste, United Water Pennsylvania (Hummelstown Plant), 4211 East Park Drive, P. O. Box 4151, Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Swatara Creek in Watershed 7-D (Swatara Creek), in Hummelstown Borough, 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 Middletown Borough Water located in Middletown Borough, 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:
Monthly Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Average (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.6 Individuals 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 0026875. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Borough of Hanover (Borough of Hanover Regional WWTP), 44 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to South Branch Conewago Creek in Watershed 7-F (Conewago Creek), in Conewago Township, Adams 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 New Oxford Municipal Authority intake in Oxford Township, Adams County. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 4.5 mgd are:
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 XXX 40 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 XXX 54 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 XXX 81 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 XXX XXX 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 3.0 XXX XXX 8.1 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.17 XXX XXX 0.57 Nitrate-Nitrogen monitor and report monitor and report XXX XXX Total Copper XXX XXX monitor and report XXX Total Lead XXX XXX monitor and report XXX Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 2,400/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals 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 0035823. SIC Code 7033, Sewage, Saunderosa Park, 5909 Little Cove Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236-9409.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Little Cove Creek in Watershed 13-B (Licking--Tonoloway Creeks), in Warren 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 R. C. Wilson Water Treatment Plant located near Williamsport, Maryland. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.010 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 10.5 21 Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.5 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 17,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals 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 0021644. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Dover Borough (Dover Borough WWTP), 46 Butter Road, Dover, PA 17315-1225.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Fox Run in Watershed 7-F (Conewago Creek), in Dover Borough, 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 Co. located on the Susquehanna River in Wrightsville, 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 0.4 mgd are:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 22 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 XXX 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 XXX 12.0 Total Phosphorus 2.0 XXX 4.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.19 XXX 0.63 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 2,700/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals 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 0046302. SIC Code 4941, Industrial Waste, Pennsylvania-American Water Company (Hershey Plant), 200 East Canal Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036-9225.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial water to Swatara Creek and Manada Creek in Watershed 7-D (Swatara Creek), in South Hanover 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 United Water Pennsylvania located in Hummelstown Borough, 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 0.399 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.6 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 for a design flow of 0.399 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Residual Chlorine 0.37 0.74 1.22 The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 003 for a design flow of 0.399 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX Total Suspended Solids XXX monitor and report XXX Individuals 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 0014621. SIC Code 4941, Industrial waste, United Water Pennsylvania, 4211 East Park Drive, P. O. Box 4151, Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial waste to Susquehanna River in Watershed 7-C (Clark--Paxton Creeks), in Susquehanna 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 Steelton Municipal Waterworks located in Steelton Borough, 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 0.554 mgd are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Flow XXX XXX XXX pH (S.U.) from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75 Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0 Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5 Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10.0 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.6 Individuals 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 0033995. SIC Code 4952, Sewage, County of Berks (County STP), Sixth and Court Streets, 14th Floor, Reading, PA 19601.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Plum Creek in Watershed 3-C (Tulpehocken Creek), in Bern Township, Berks County.
The receiving steam 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 Pottstown Borough located on the Schuylkill River. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
The proposed interim effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.30 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11 (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33 Total Residual Chlorine 0.36 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 18,000/100 ml as a geometric average The proposed final effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.50 mgd are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 11 (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 33 Total Residual Chlorine 0.36 1.2 Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times pH from 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) 10,000/100 ml as a geometric average Individuals 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.
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