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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 05-239

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[35 Pa.B. 743]

THE CLEAN STREAMS LAW AND THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT

APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PERMITS

   This notice provides information about persons who have applied for a new, amended or renewed NPDES or WQM permit, a permit waiver for certain stormwater discharges or submitted a Notice of Intent (NOI) for coverage under a general permit. The applications concern, but are not limited to, discharges related to industrial, animal or sewage waste, discharges to groundwater, discharges associated with municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4), stormwater associated with construction activities or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). This notice is provided in accordance with 25 Pa. Code Chapters 91 and 92 and 40 CFR Part 122, implementing The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001) and the Federal Clean Water Act.

Location Permit Authority Application Type or Category
Section I NPDES Renewals
Section II NPDES New or amendment
Section III WQM Industrial, sewage or animal waste; discharge into groundwater
Section IV NPDES MS4 individual permit
Section V NPDES MS4 permit waiver
Section VI NPDES Individual permit stormwater construction
Section VII NPDES NOI for coverage under NPDES general permits

   For NPDES renewal applications in Section I, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has made a tentative determination to reissue these permits for 5 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 applications for new NPDES permits and renewal applications with major changes in Section II, as well as applications for MS4 individual permits and individual stormwater construction permits in Sections IV and VI, the Department, based upon preliminary reviews, has made a tentative determination of proposed effluent limitations and other terms and conditions for the permit applications. These determinations are published as proposed actions for comments prior to taking final actions.

   Unless indicated otherwise, the EPA Region III Administrator has waived the right to review or object to proposed NPDES permit actions under the waiver provision in 40 CFR 123.24(d).

   Persons wishing to comment on an NPDES application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before an application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Persons wishing to comment on a WQM permit application are invited to submit a statement to the regional office noted before the application within 15 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within the respective comment periods will be considered in the final determinations regarding the applications. 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.

   The Department will also accept requests for a public hearing on applications. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant. If a hearing is scheduled, a notice of the hearing will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and a newspaper of general circulation within the relevant geographical area. The Department will postpone its final determination until after a public hearing is held.

   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

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA-0063975
(Renewal)
Thompson Borough
Water Street
P. O. Box 89
Thompson, PA 18465
Susquehanna County
Thompson Borough
Starrucca Creek
(4E)
Y
PA-0013676 Pocono Auto Truck Plaza
P. O. Box 98
Bartonsville, PA 18321
Hamilton Township
Monroe County
Pocono Creek
HQ-CWF
(1E)
Y

   Southcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 909 Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17110, (717) 705-4707.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed#) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0081957
(IW)
Viacom, Inc.
11 Stanwix Street
Pittsburg, PA 15222-1384
Adams County
Cumberland Township
UNT to Rock Creek/13-D Y
PA0008184
(IW)
Harsco Corporation
P. O. Box 8888
Camp Hill, PA 17001-8888
Dauphin County
Harrisburg City
Paxton Creek/7-C Y
PA0024244
(IW)
Sunoco, Inc.
R. R. 5, Box 2379
Sugar Run Road
Altoona, PA 16601-9314
Blair County
Allegheny Township
Sugar Run/11-A Y
PA0031551
(SEW)
Chambersburg Area School District
Lurgan Elementary School
435 Stanley Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Franklin County
Lurgan Township
UNT/7B Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES No. (Type) Facility Name and Address County and Municipality Stream Name (Watershed#) EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0100927 R. B. Food, Drink and Lodging, Inc.
7860 West Ridge Road
Fairview, PA 16l415
Fairview Township
Erie County
Trout Run
15-TR
Y
PA0025283 Knox Borough Sewage Treatment Plant
P. O. Box 366
Knox, PA 16232-0366
Beaver Township
Clarion County
Canoe Creek
17-B
Y
PA0221848 USDA
Allegheny National Forest
Willow Bay Recreation Area
P. O. Box 847
222 Liberty Street
Warren, PA 16365-2304
Corydon Township
Warren County
UNT to Allegheny River
16-B
Y
PA025551 USDA
Allegheny National Forest
Dew Drop Recreation Area
P. O. Box 847
222 Liberty Street
Warren, PA 16365-2304
Mead Township
Warren County
UNT to Allegheny River
16-E
Y
PA0025534 USDA
Allegheny National Forest
Kiasutha Recreation Area
P. O. Box 847
222 Liberty Street
Warren, PA 16365-2304
Hamilton Township
McKean County
UNT to Allegheny River
16-B
Y
PA0025542 USDA
Allegheny National Forest
Kinzua Beach Recreation Area
P. O. Box 847
222 Liberty Street
Warren, PA 16365-2304
Mead Township
Warren County
UNT to Allegheny River
16-B
Y
PA0029726 Jamestown Municipal Authority Sewage Treatment Plant
P. O. Box 188
Jamestown, PA 16134
Jamestown Borough
Mercer County
Shenango River
20-A
Y
PA0038814 Ellport Borough Sewer Authority
313 Burns Avenue
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Ellport Borough
Lawrence County
Connoquenessing Creek
20-C
Y

II. Applications for New or Expanded Facility Permits, Renewal of Major Permits and EPA Nonwaived Permit Applications

   Southeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401.

   No. PA0012882, Industrial Waste, Philadelphia Gas Works, 800 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122. This proposed facility is located in City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge noncontact cooling water from the facility in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. This is an existing discharge to the Delaware River Estuary Zone 3.

   The receiving stream, Delaware River--Zone 3, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3J and is classified for WWF and MF. There are no public water supply intake downstream of this discharge in this Commonwealth.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 004 are based on a design flow of 12.8. mgd are as follows:

Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Influent Temperature (°F) Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Effluent Temperature (°F) 110°F
pH (STD) Within limits of 6.0--9.0 Standard Units at all times

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.

   PA0042889, SEW, SIC 4952, Octorara Area School District, 228 Highland Road, Suite 1, Atglen, PA 19310. This proposed facility is located in West Fallowfield Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Octorara Area School District STP.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Knight Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 7K and is classified for: TSF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Chester Water Authority is located on Octorara Creek and is 15.85 miles below the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 30,000 gpd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Instantaneous
Maximum
Parameters Monthly Monthly mg/l
CBOD5 6.25 25.0 50.0
TSS 7.5 30.0 60.0
NH3 as N 0.5 2.0 4.0
   (05-01 to 10-31)1.5 6.0 12.0
   (11-01 to 04-30)
Phosphorus as P 0.5 2.0 4.0
Fecal Coliform 200 Colonies/100 ml
   (05-01 to 09-30)3,700 Colonies/100 ml
   (10-01 to 04-30)
Dissolved Oxygen 5.0 (Instantaneous Minimum)
pH 6.0 to 9.0 (STD)
pH (influent) Monitor and Report
Monitor and Report
TRC 0.02 0.04

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special conditions:

   1.  Operator Notification

   2.  Abandon STP When Municipal Sewers Available

   3.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent

   4.  No Stormwater

   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights

   6.  Small Stream Discharge

   7.  Change of Ownership

   8.  Chlorine Minimization

   9.  Proper Sludge Disposal

   10.  I-Max Limits

   11.  2/Mo Monitoring

   12.  TRC Monitoring Below Detection Level


   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   PA No. 0063894, Industrial, Municipal Authority of the Borough of Minersville, Two East Sunbury Street, Minersville, PA 17954. This proposed facility is located in Cass Township, Schuylkill County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of NPDES Permit.

   The receiving stream, Dyer Run Reservoir, is in the State Water Plan watershed No. 3A and is classified for: CWF. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Municipal Authority of the Borough of Minersville is located at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.180 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily
Total Suspended Solids 30.0
Total Aluminum 4.0
Total Iron 2.0
Total Manganese 1.0
pH
   (Effluent) 6 or Influent pH - 9
   (Influent) Monitor

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

   Application No. PA 0020621, Sewage, Waynesboro Borough, 57 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268. This facility is located in Waynesboro Borough, Franklin County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, UNT East Branch Antietam Creek, is in Watershed 13-C and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Brunswick Mayor and Council is located on the Potomac River. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.6 mgd are:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 - 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 - 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.5 - - 9.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 13.5 - - 27.0
Total Phosphorus - - Monitor and
Report
-
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 - - 1.6
NO2-N - - Monitor and
Report
-
NO3-N - - Monitor and
Report
-
TKN - - Monitor and
Report
-
Total Nitrogen - - Monitor and
Report
-
Total Copper 0.053 - Monitor and
Report
0.132
Dissolved Oxygen Minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH From 7.0 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

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0080225, Sewage, Washington Township Municipal Authority, 11102 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, PA 17268-9503. This facility is located in Washington Township, Franklin County.

   Description of activity: The application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, East Branch Antietam Creek, is in Watershed 13-C and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Brunswick Mayor and Council is located on the Potomac River. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 1.94 mgd are:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 - 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 - 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 4.2 - - 8.4
   (11-1 to 4-30) 12.6 - - 25.2
Total Phosphorus Monitor and
Report
- Monitor and
Report
-
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 - - 1.6
NO2-N - - Monitor and
Report
-
NO3-N - - Monitor and
Report
-
TKN - - Monitor and
Report
-
Total Nitrogen - - Monitor and
Report
-
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) 3,200/100 ml as a geometric average

   Stormwater sampling, reporting requirements and Best Management Practices (BMPs) are included in Part C.

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the File Review Coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Application No. PA 0247618, Sewage, Delaware Township Juniata County. This facility is located in Delaware Township, Juniata County.

   Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of treated sewage.

   The receiving stream, UNT Delaware Creek, is in Watershed 12-B and classified for TSF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Borough is located on the Juniata River, approximately 15 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.020 mgd are:

Average Average Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 8.4 - 16.8
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25 - 50
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 - 1.6
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) 9,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Individuals may make an appointment to review the Department of Environmental Protection's files on this case by calling the 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.

   PA0001562-A1, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3316, Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, 1134 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.

   This application is for an amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from the Allenport Plant in Allenport Borough, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Monongahela River, classified as a WWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is Washington Township Municipal Authority, 1390 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon, PA 15012, 0.95 mile below the discharge point.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Outfall 202:  existing discharge, design flow of 1.28 mgd

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Suspended Solids 483 1,040 30 70 88
Oil and Grease 161 439 10 30
Lead 2.41 7.24 0.15 0.45 0.56
Zinc 2.36 7.08 0.1 0.30.38
Naphthalene 0.86 0.85 0.11
Tetrachloroethylene 1.29 0.13
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 10.0

   Outfall 002:  existing discharge, design flow of 6.43 mgd

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (mgd) Monitor and Report
Temperature (°F) Monitor and Report
Oil and Gas 15 30
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   PA0252697, Industrial Waste, SIC, 41, Northern Cambria Municipal Authority, 1202 Philadelphia Avenue, Northern Cambria, PA 15714. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Northern Cambria Borough Water Treatment Plant in Northern Cambria Borough, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, West Branch of Susquehanna River, classified as a CWF with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first existing/proposed downstream potable water supply is N/A, located at N/A, N/A miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001:  new discharge, design flow of 0.015 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Iron 2.0 4.0
Aluminum 4.0 8.0
Manganese 1.0 2.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0096903, Sewage, Paul and Mark Galbraith, G & G Mobile Homes Sales, 23 Oakridge Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Hidden Valley Estates MHP STP in Robinson Township, Washington County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as UNT of Little Raccoon Creek, which are classified as a WWF 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 Water Authority.

   Outfall 001:  existing discharge, design flow of 0.009 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 50
Suspended Solids 30 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 15.0 30.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 25.0 50.0
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30) 200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30) 15,000/100 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.


   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.

   PA0239500, Sewage. Susan V. and William H. Semelka, Jr. SRSTP, 940 Dill Park Road, North East, PA 16428. This proposed facility is located at 2200 North Brickyard Road in North East Township, Erie County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: The applicant requests an NPDES permit for the discharge of treated domestic sewage from an SRSTP serving a single dwelling. Treatment consists of a septic tank, dosing tank, sand filter, chlorine disinfection and dechlorination.

   For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride, phenolics, sulfate and chloride, there is no downstream potable water supply to consider between the discharge and Lake Erie.

   The receiving stream, UNT to Twelve Mile Creek, is in the Lake Erie watershed and classified for: HQ-CWF, MF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 are based on a design flow of 0.0005 mgd.

Concentrations
Average AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Flow monitor and report
CBOD5 10 20
Total Suspended Solids 10 20
Total Residual Chlorine 1.4 3.3
Fecal Coliform 200/100ml as a geometric average
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA Waiver is in effect.


III. WQM Industrial Waste and Sewerage Applications Under the Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. §§ 691.1--691.1001)


IV. NPDES Applications for Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


V. Applications for NPDES Waiver Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)


VI. NPDES Individual Permit Applications for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities

   Northeast Region: Water Management Program Manager, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790.

   Carbon County Conservation District: 5664 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235-5114, (610) 377-4894.

NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI021304007 Jim Thorpe Area School Dsitrict
140 West 10th Street
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Carbon Jim Thorpe Borough Tributary to
Robertson Run,
HQ-CWF

   Lehigh County Conservation District: Lehigh Ag. Ctr., Ste. 102, 4184 Dorney Park Rd., Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 391-9583.

NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI023905001 John Folck
2968 Boger Stadt Rd.
New Tripoli, PA 18066
Lehigh Weisenberg Township UNT to
Jordan Creek,
HQ-CWF,
TSF, MF

   Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.

   Centre County Conservation District: 414 Holmes Ave., Suite 4, Bellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355-6817.

NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI041405001 Dan and Linda Shreckengast
110 Windy Hill Lane
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Centre Penn Township UNT Elk Creek
EV

   Southwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745.

   Cambria County Conservation District: 401 Candlelight Drive, Suite 221, Ebensburg, PA 15931, (814) 472-2120.

NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI051105001 Westmont Hilltop School District
827 Diamond Boulevard
Johnstown, PA 15905
Cambria Upper Yoder Township Mill Creek (HQ-CWF)

   Washington County Conservation District: 100 West Beau Street, Suite 602, Washington, PA 15301-440, (724) 228-6774.

NPDES Permit No. Applicant Name and Address County Municipality Receiving Water/Use
PAI056305001 Joseph DeNardo
3625 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Washington North Strabane Township Little Chartiers Creek (HQ)

VII. List of NOIs for NPDES and/or Other General Permit Types

PAG-12 Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
PAG-13 Stormwater Discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4)

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