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NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS
NPDES APPLICATIONS
PART I PERMITS Pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, the following parties have applied for an NPDES permit or to renew their current permit to discharge controlled wastewaters into the waters of this Commonwealth or to conduct other activities required by the NPDES permit. For renewal applications listed in Section I below, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for five years subject to effluent limitations and monitoring and reporting requirements in their current permits, with appropriate and necessary updated requirements to reflect new and changed regulations and other requirements. For all new permit applications, renewal application with major changes or applications for permits not waived by EPA, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, also made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications listed in Section II below. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.
Unless indicated otherwise below, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6(d).
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. The comments 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 comment period, the Department's Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding these applications. Notice of this final determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.
The renewal application, including proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, is available on file. For new permit applications, information submitted with the applications is available on file. The information may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.
Persons with a disability, who require an auxiliary aid service, including TDD users or other accommodations to seek additional information, should contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay service at (800) 654-5984.
I. NPDES Renewal Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed) (Renewal) PA0053589 Buckingham Lumber & Millwork
P. O. Box 307
Buckingham, PA 18912
Bucks County
Buckingham Township
Mill Creek
Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4700.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed) (Renewal) PA0080055 Conewago Industrial Park Water and Sewer Company
P. O. Box 332
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0332
Lancaster County
West Donegal Township
Conewago Creek
(7-G)
Renewal PA0081043 Guardian Elder Care, Inc.
Brookline Manor & Retirement Village
R. R. 1 Box 463
Mifflintown, PA 17059
Juniata County
Fermanagh
Township
Big Run
(12-A)
Renewal
Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES No. Facility Name & County & Stream Name EPA Waived (Type) Address Municipality (Watershed) Y/N? PA0209368 Benton Foundry Inc
5297 State Route 487
Benton PA 17814-7641
Columbia County
Sugarloaf Township
5C Y PA0032352 Williamsport Area School District
1400 West Third Street
Williamsport PA 17701-7898
Lycoming County
Hepburn Township
10A Y PA0032361 Williamsport Area School District
1400 West Third Street
Williamsport PA 17701-7898
Lycoming County
Woodward
Township
10A
Y PA0027375 City of DuBois
P. O. Box 408
16 West Scribner Avenue
DuBois PA 15801
Clearfield County
Sandy Township
17C Y PA0110540 Furman Foods Inc
Box 50
Northumberland PA 17857-0500
Northumberland County
Point Township
10D Y PA0033316 Knittle Enterprises
24 Pinecrest Drive
Williamsport PA 17701-9730
Lycoming County
Eldred Township
10B Y PA0113123 Patrick J Witkowski
P. O. Box 322
Laporte, PA 18626
Sullivan County
Laporte Township
10B Y
Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.PA0020044, Sewage, Fredonia Municipal Authority, 45 Water Street, P. O. Box 487, Fredonia, PA 16134.
This facility is located in Fredonia Borough, Mercer County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of sewage disposal.
The receiving stream, Mill Run, is in watershed 20-A and classified for: trout stocked fishery, water supply, recreation. The nearest public water supply is the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority intake on the Beaver River.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1.
Average Average Maximum Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia-Nitrogen
(5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 9.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 13 26.0 Fecal Coliform (10-1 to 4-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric average (5-1 to 9-30) 5,800/100 ml as a geometric average Total Residual Chlorine 0.3 0.9 pH Minimum of 6.0 to Maximum of 9.0 The EPA Waiver is in effect.
II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Non-Waived Permit Applications
Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
No. PA0058262, Sewage, Little Washington Wastewater Company, 762 West Lancaster Avenue.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from proposed STP serving Somerset development in Newtown Township, Delaware County. This is a new discharge to Hunter's Run.
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 85,000 GPD are as follows:
Average Average Maximum Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 40 Suspended Solids 10 20 Ammonia (as N) (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Phosphorus (as P) 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.-(UV disinfection system).No. PA0050393, Sewage, Worcester Township, 1721 Valley Forge Road, P. O. Box 767, Worcester, PA 19490.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Valley green WWTP in Worcester Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Zacharias 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 0.22 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 10 15 20 (11-1 to 4-30) 20 30 40 Total 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 Phosphorus (as P) 1.0 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 Other Conditions:
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0012467, Industrial Waste, Laurel Pipe Line Company, L.P., P. O. Box 368, Emmaus, PA 18049.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated groundwater, stormwater and hydrostatic test water and from Laurel Pipe Line Company - Booth Station facility in Bethel Township, Delaware County. This is an existing discharge to Green Creek--3G Ridley watershed.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Monitoring Point 101, based on an average flow of 70,000 GPD are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Benzene 0.005 0.01 0.013 Total BETX 0.1 0.2 0.25 Toluene Monitor/Report Monitor/Report Ethylbenzene Monitor/Report Monitor/Report Xylene, Total Monitor/Report Monitor/Report pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The proposed effluent limit for Outfall 001, storm water runoff is as follows:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Oil and Grease 15 30 Diesel Range Organics Monitor/Report Gasoline Range Organics Monitor/Report Other Requirements:
1. DMR to Department
2. Product Contaminated Stormwater Runoff
3. Monitoring and Reporting
4. PPC Plan Requirements
5. Other Wastewaters
6. Definitions
7. Hydrostatic Testwater Discharge Requirements
8. Conditions for Future Permit Modification
The EPA Waiver is in effect.
No. PA0058319, Sewage, 932 Beck Road, Quakertown, PA 18951.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the small flow sewage treatment plant in Haycock Township, Bucks County. This is a new discharge to an unnamed tributary to Tohickon Creek. The nearest intake potable water supply is located approximately 20 miles downstream at Point Pleasant pump station.
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 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.
No. PA0025976. Sewage, Upper Moreland-Hatboro Joint Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 535, Willow Grove, PA 19090-0535.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a sewage treatment plant located in Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Pennypack Creek.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average annual flow of 7.173 million gallons per day are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 (5-1 to 10-31) 15 23 30 (11-1 to 4-30) 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 2.0 4.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 6.0 12.0 Fecal Coliform 200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 6 mg/l at all times Total Residual Chlorine 0.06 0.18 Copper, Total Monitor Monitor Zinc, Total 0.15 0.37 pH Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times The EPA Waiver is not in effect.
Other Conditions:
Pretreatment Program
High Flow Management Plan
Stormwater DischargeNo. PA0058041, Sewage, Limerick Township Municipal Authority, 529 King Road, P. O. Box 29, Royersford, PA 19468.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Possum Hollow Run wastewater treatment plant in Limerick Township, Montgomery County. This is a new discharge to the Schuylkill River.
The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: warm water fishery, migratory fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 0.7 mgd are as follows:
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Ammonia (as N) 20 40 Dissolved Oxygen 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.
The first downstream potable water supply intake considered during this evaluation is the Citizens Utility Home Water Company's water filtration plant. The water filtration plant is located approximately 2.1 miles downstream of the proposed discharge point. This discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.
Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.PA#0060453. Sewerage, Camp Lavi, 311 Dennis Street, Oceanside, NY 11572.
This proposed facility is located in Buckingham Township, Wayne County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of NPDES permit.
The receiving stream, unnamed tributary to the Equinunk Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 1A, and is classified for: high quality, cold water fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg water supply is located on Delaware River is 20 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .024 MGD.
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 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 1.2 2.8 PA-0070114, Sewerage, Peifer Brothers/Melanie Manor, P. O. Box 550, Elizabethtown, PA 17022.
This proposed facility is located in Union Township, Schuylkill County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of NPDES Permit.
The receiving stream, Dark Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 5E and is classified for cold water fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Danville Water Supply is located on the Susquehanna River is 25 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.018 MGD.
Average Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25.0 50.0 Total Suspended Solids 30.0 60.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 14.0 28.0 Dissolved Oxygen A 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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 1.2 2.8 PA-0063525, Sewerage, Pocono Mountain School District, P. O. Box 200, Swiftwater, PA 18370-0200.
This proposed facility is located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
Description of Proposed Activity: renewal of NPDES Permit
The receiving stream, Clear Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 1E, and is classified for: high quality, cold water fishery. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Northampton Water Supply on Lehigh River is located on the Lehigh River is 35 miles below the point of discharge.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .027 MGD are:
Average Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 10.0 20.0 Total Suspended Solids 10.0 20.0 NH3-N (5-1 to 10-31) 1.5 3.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 4.5 9.0 Phosphorous as ''P'' 1.0 2.0 Dissolved Oxygen A 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
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine 1.20 2.80 Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
Final Notice is hereby given that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, after public notice, has on March 1, 2001 issued a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to:
Permit No. PA 0012319
Permittee: Textile Chemical Company, Inc.This notice reflects changes from the notice published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Flows for Outfall 001--MP 201 were incorrectly calculated at 0.084 MGD. The correct flow is 0.15 MGD.
Flows for Outfall 001--MP 101 were incorrectly calculated at 0.005 MGD. The correct flow is 0.011 MGD.
Individuals may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.
PA 0038288, Industrial Waste, SIC Codes 5093 and 5171, RecOil, Inc., 280 East Street, York, PA 17403.
This proposed facility is located in York City, York County.
Description of proposed activity: Discharge of treated stormwater from waste oil processing facility.
The receiving stream of an unnamed tributary of Mill Creek is in Watershed 7-H, and classified for: warm water fishery.
The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are:
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Oil and Grease XXX XXX 5.0 XXX pH From 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive Total Dissolved Solids XXX XXX XXX Monitor & Report Phenolics XXX XXX XXX Monitor & Report VOCs(1) XXX XXX XXX Monitor & Report SVOCs(2) XXX XXX XXX Monitor & Report Total Lead XXX XXX XXX Monitor & Report 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.
Footnotes:
(1) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to be monitored (maximum daily) are benzene, tetrachloro-ethylene, and trichloroethylene.
(2) Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs) to be monitored (maximum daily)
are Benzo(a)Anthracene, Benzo(a)pyrene, Fluoranthene and Naphthalene.Application No. PA 0088617, SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Bratton Township Supervisors, 460 Mountain Lane, McVeytown, PA 17051.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Carlisle Run/Juniata River in Watershed 12-A, in Bratton Township, Mifflin County.
The receiving stream is classified for HQ-CWF, 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 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 0.060 MGD are:
Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) CBOD5 25 40 50 Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 XXX 1.6 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 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.
Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.PA0094226, Industrial Waste, SIC, 4941, Wilkinsburg-Penn Joint Water Authority Water Treatment Plant, 2200 Robinson Boulevard, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge filter backwash water from Wilkinsburg Water Treatment Plant in Penn Hills Township, 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 City of Pittsburgh Water Treatment Plant, located at Allegheny River, 1.0 miles below the discharge point.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 1.6 mgd.
Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l) Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum Flow Monitor and Report TSS 30 60 Iron (T) 2 4 Aluminum (T) 4 8 Manganese (T) 1 2 Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0096571, Sewage, Bethlehem Center School District, 194 Crawford Road, Fredericktown, PA 15333.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Bethlehem Center School District Sr. High, Jr. High and Elementary Schools STP in Deemston Borough, Washington County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Black Dog Hollow Run, 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: Tri County Joint Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 15 30 Suspended Solids 25 50 Ammonia Nitrogen (5-1 to 10-31) 3.0 6.0 (11-1 to 4-30) 5.0 10.0 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) .05 .11 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 6.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0096652, Sewage, Emma Garin, 4010 Noblestown Road, Oakdale, PA 15071.
This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Pennsylvania Motor Speedway STP in North Fayette Township, Allegheny County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary (Drainage Swale) to Half Crown 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: West View Borough Municipal Water Authority.
Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.025 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 1.4 3.3 Dissolved Oxygen not less than 3.0 mg/l
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
PA0218774, Sewage, Grizzle, Inc./TA Casa Nova, 241 East Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666.
This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Casa Nova STP in Jenner Township, Somerset County.
The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Bens Creek, 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: Saltsburg Municipal Authority.
Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.00106 mgd.
Concentration (mg/l) Average Average Maximum Instantaneous Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum CBOD5 25 50 Suspended Solids 30 60 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 1.4 3.3 pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0 The EPA waiver is in effect.
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