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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 06-364

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[36 Pa.B. 1053]

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 &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA036382
(Sewage)
Camp Morasha, Inc.
1118 Avenue J
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Buckingham Township
Wayne County
UNT to Equinunk Creek
(1A)
Y
PA060054 Mount Airy No. 1 LLC Wastewater Treatment Plant
Carleton Road
Mount Airy, PA 18362-1226
Paradise Township
Monroe County
Forest Hills Run
(1E)
Y

    Northcentral Region: Water Management Program Manager, 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701.
NPDES
No. (Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed#)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0113433 Lanny Fetterman Residence
Small Flow Treatment Facility
2074 Old Reading Road
Catawissa, PA 17820
Columbia County
Roaring Creek Township
UNT to Roaring Creek
(SWP 5E)
Y
PA0111911 Construction Specialties, Inc.
6696 Route 405 Highway
Muncy, PA 17756
Lycoming County
Clinton Township
Turkey Run
(10C)
Y
PA00228249
(Sewage)
Eagle Creek Partnership
1901 East College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Union Township
Centre County
Bald Eagle Creek
TSF
Y
PA0113051
IW
City of DuBois
16 West Scribner Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801
Clearfield County
Sandy Township
Laborde Branch
17C
Y

   Northwest Region: Water Management Program Manager, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335-3481.
NPDES
No. (Type)
Facility Name &
Address
County &
Municipality
Stream Name
(Watershed #)
EPA Waived Y/N ?
PA0221767 Keystone Shortway 76, Inc.
21251 Route 322
Strattanville, PA 16258
Clarion Township
Clarion County
UNT to Douglass Run Watershed
17-B
Y
PA0024953 Keystone Shortway 76, Inc.
21251 Route 322
Strattanville, PA 16258
Clarion Township
Clarion County
UNT to Douglass Run Watershed
17-B
Y
PA0093360 Lake Arthur Estates Mobile
Home Park
2925 New Castle Road
Portersville, PA 16051
Muddy Creek Township
Butler County
UNT to Muddy Creek
20-C
Y
PA0021521 Smethport Borough Authority
P. O. Box 152
201 West Water Street Rear
Smethport, PA 16749
Smethport Borough
McKean County
Potato Creek
16-C
Y
PA0210668 Andromeda House--Perseus
House, Inc.
1511 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501
Bloomfield Township
Crawford County
UNT to Bloomfield Run
16-E
Y
PA0000345 PA American Water--Clarion Facility 800 Hersheypark Drive
P. O. Box 888
Hershey, PA 17003
Clarion Township
Clarion County
Clarion River
17-B
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.

   PA0053651, Industrial Waste, SIC Nos. 3356 and 3341, Johnson Matthey, Inc., 1401 King Road, West Chester, PA 19380-1467. This existing facility is located in West Whiteland Township, Chester County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: This application is for the renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge from a groundwater remediation system and stormwater at Johnson Matthey, Inc.

   The receiving stream, a UNT to Valley Creek, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3H and is classified for CWF, migratory fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. Valley Creek is a tributary to East Branch Brandywine Creek, which flows into Brandywine Creek. The nearest downstream potable water supply intake is Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Ingram's Mill), located approximately 10 river miles downstream on East Branch Brandywine Creek.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001, based on an average flow of 36,000 gpd are as follows:

Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
ParametersMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
1,1,2- Trichloroethane 0.002 0.004 0.005
1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane 0.0007 0.0014 0.0017
Trichloroethylene 0.01 0.02 0.025
Tetrachloroethyene 0.0025 0.005 0.0062
pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units at all times

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 002 are as follows:

Average Instantaneous
ParametersAnnual (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Chemical Oxygen Demand Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report Monitor and Report
Iron, Dissolved Monitor and Report Monitor and Report

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

   1.  Notification of Designation of Operator.
   2.  Remedial Measures if Unsatisfactory Effluent.
   3.  Discharge to Small Stream.
   4.  BAT/ELG Reopener.
   5.  Test Methods.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Sludge Disposal Requirement.
   8.  May Require Data for Watershed Analysis.
   9.  Groundwater Monitoring Program.
   10.  No Stripper Tower Cleaning Water Discharge.
   11.  Stormwater Only Outfall.

   PA0026085, Sewage, SIC 59, Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. This proposed facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge an annual average flow of 5.5 mgd of treated sanitary sewage from Matsunk Water Pollution Control Center located at 501 River Road & McCoy's Lane, Swedeland, PA 19406.

   The receiving stream, Frog Run, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3F (Lower Schuylkill) and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The point of first use is the Schuylkill River. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is for the City of Philadelphia-Queen Lane Intake located on the Schuylkill River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a maximum monthly design flow of 6.88 mgd:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Average Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31) 1,033 1,549 18 27 36
   (11-1 to 4-30) 1,434 2,180 25 38 50
Total Suspended Solids 1,721 2,582 30 45 60
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 344 6.0 12.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 1,033 18.0 36.0
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 2.0 at all times
pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 003 are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Average Average Daily
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report

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

   1.  Notification of Designation of Operator.
   2.  Average Weekly Definition.
   3.  Remedial Measures.
   4.  No Stormwater.
   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Chlorine Disinfection.
   8.  Sludge Disposal Requirements.
   9.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.
   10.  WET Tests Required for Renewal.
   11.  Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.
   12.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.
   13.  Pretreatment Program.
   14.  Laboratory Certification.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA0026131, Sewage, SIC 59, Upper Merion Municipal Utility Authority, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406. This proposed facility is located in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County.

   Description of Proposed Activity: Renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge an annual average flow of 6.0 mgd of treated sanitary sewage from Trout Run Water Pollution Control Center located at 900 Mancill Mill Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

   The receiving stream, Schuylkill River, is in the State Water Plan watershed 3F (Lower Schuylkill) and is classified for WWF, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is for the Pennsylvania American Water Company--Norristown District located on the Schuylkill River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 002 are based on a design flow of 6.0 mgd:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average AverageAverage Average Instantaneous
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum
CBOD5 1,251 1,876 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 1,501 2,252 30 45 60
Ammonia as N
   (5-1 to 10-31) 751 15 30
   (11-1 to 4-30) 1,000 20 40
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.2
Fecal Coliform 200#/100 ml as a geometric mean
Dissolved Oxygen minimum of 5.0 at all times
pH within limits of 6.0 to 9.0 Standard Units

   The proposed effluent limits for stormwater Outfall 001 are as follows:

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Average Average Daily
Parameters Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly Maximum
CBOD5 Monitor and Report
COD Monitor and Report
Oil and Grease Monitor and Report
pH Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids Monitor and Report
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Monitor and Report
Total Phosphorus Monitor and Report
Iron (Dissolved) Monitor and Report
Fecal Coliform Monitor and Report

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

   1.  Notification of Designation of Operator.
   2.  Average Weekly Definition.
   3.  Remedial Measures.
   4.  No Stormwater.
   5.  Acquire Necessary Property Rights.
   6.  Change of Ownership.
   7.  Chlorine Disinfection.
   8.  Sludge Disposal Requirements.
   9.  TMDL/WLA Analysis.
   10.  WET Tests Required for Renewal.
   11.  Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Monitoring/Toxics Identification Evaluation/Toxics Reduction Evaluation.
   12.  Requirements Applicable to Stormwater Outfalls.
   13.  Operations and Maintenance Plan.
   14.  Pretreatment Program.
   15.  Laboratory Certification.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


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

   Application No. PA 0014621, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 4941, United Water Pennsylvania (Sixth Street Plant), 4211 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111-0151. This facility is located in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County.

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

   The receiving stream, Susquehanna River, is in Watershed 7-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Steelton Municipal Waterworks located on the Susquehanna River, approximately 6 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.554 mgd are:

Concentration (mg/l)
Parameter AverageMaximum Instantaneous
Monthly DailyMaximum
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Total Iron 2.0 4.0 5.0
Total Aluminum 4.0 8.0 10
Total Manganese 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Residual Chlorine 0.5 1.0 1.6

   Persons 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.

   Application No. PA 0248002, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Jobo Holstein Farms, LLC, 200 Tall Oaks Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.

   Jobo Holstein Farms, LLC has submitted an application for an Individual NPDES permit for an expanded CAFO known as the Jobo Holstein Farm, located in Mount Pleasant Township, Adams County.

   The CAFO is situated near a UNT of Swift Run (Watershed 7-F), which is classified for WWF. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 1,548 animal equivalent units consisting of 920 milking cows, 170 dry cows and 300 heifers. Manure will be stored in an existing 1.2-million gallon earthen/concrete-lined manure storage facility and a 0.7-million gallon earthen manure storage facility. Following the expansion, a new 7.2-million gallon HDPE-lined manure storage facility will be used and the 0.7-million gallon manure storage facility will be replaced with a concrete manure storage facility. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previous address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Watershed 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA 0247961, Contact Cooling Waters, SIC Code 3084, HPE Extrusion Solutions, 20 North Front Street, Bally, PA 19503. This facility is located in Bally Borough, Berks County.

   Description of activity: The application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for new discharge of contact cooling water.

   The receiving stream, UNT to West Branch of Perkiomen Creek, is in Watershed 3-E and classified for CWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Philadelphia Suburban located on the Greenlane Reservoir, approximately 10 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.00015 mgd are:

Concentration (mg/l)
Parameter AverageMaximumInstantaneous
Monthly Daily Maximum
Oil and Grease 15 29 30
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)132632
   (11-1 to 4-30)2652
Temperature 110° F
Total
Suspended Solids 10 19 25
Total Phosphorus 0.5 1.25
pH 6.0 to 9.0 standard unit
Ammonia Nitrogen 20 40 50

   Persons 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.

   Application No. PA 0032051, Sewage, Granville Township, 100 Helen Street, Lewistown, PA 17044. This facility is located in Granville Township, Mifflin County.

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

   The receiving stream, Juniata River, is in Watershed 12-A and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Newport Borough is located on the Juniata River. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

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

AverageAverageInstantaneousTotal
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Weekly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l) Annual (1bs/year)
CBOD5 25 40 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Total Phosphorus 1,899
Total Nitrogen 15,196
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) 100,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   In addition to the effluent limits, the permit contains the following major special condition: these limits are effective after BNR technology has been installed. Schedule to be determined.

   Persons 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 0247731, Industrial Waste, SIC Code 5499-03, DS Waters of America, 1761 Newport Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. This facility is located in West Earl Township, Lancaster County.

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

   The receiving stream, stormwater swale to the Cocalico Creek, is in Watershed 7-J and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake is Lancaster Municipal Water Authority located on the Conestoga River, approximately 12 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.06 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l) Daily (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
Total Suspended Solids 30 60 75
Total Phosphorus 1.0 2.0 2.5
Total Residual Chlorine 1.5 2.5 3.7
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive

   Persons 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.

   Application No. PA 0246581, Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO), Mercer Vu Farms, Inc., 12275 Mt. Pleasant Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236.

   Mercer Vu Farms, Inc. has submitted an application for renewal of an Individual NPDES permit for its farm located in Montgomery Township, Franklin County. The NPDES permit includes an expansion of the facilities and animal herd.

   The CAFO is situated near a UNT of Johnston Run (Watershed 13-C), which is classified for WWF and MF. The CAFO will be designed to maintain an animal population of approximately 2,110 animal equivalent units consisting of 1,158 milking cows, 152 dry cows, 400 heifers and 220 calves. Manure will be stored in an existing 7.8-million gallon HDPE-lined manure storage facility and a 0.53-million gallon circular concrete storage tank. A release or discharge to waters of this Commonwealth under normal operating conditions is not expected. Normal operating conditions are defined as conditions below a 25-year, 24-hour storm event.

   The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) has conducted administrative and technical reviews of the application. Based on the preliminary review and application of lawful standards and regulations, the Department has made a tentative determination to issue an NPDES permit for the operation subject to the terms and conditions and monitoring and reporting requirements specified in the permit.

   The permit application and draft permit are on file at the Southcentral Regional Office of the Department. Persons may make an appointment to review the files by calling the file review coordinator at (717) 705-4732.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit written comments to the previously listed address within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day period will be considered in formulating the Department's final determination regarding the application. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the basis of the comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Watershed 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 the determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The Environmental Protection Agency permit waiver provision under 40 CFR 123.24(e) does not apply to this NPDES permit.

   Application No. PA 0248118, Sewage, Jay and Heather Kaufman, 2395 Dunkard Hollow Road, Alum Bank, PA 15521. This facility is located in West St. Clair Township, Bedford County.

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

   The receiving stream, a UNT to Dunning Creek, is in Watershed 11-C and classified for WWF, water supply, recreation and fish consumption. The nearest downstream public water supply intake for Saxton Municipal Water Authority is located on the Raystown Branch Juniata River, approximately 68 miles downstream. The discharge is not expected to affect the water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a design flow of 0.004 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
Parameter Monthly (mg/l) Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5 25 50
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Total Residual Chlorine Monitor and Report
pH from 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform 200/100 ml as a geometric average

   Persons 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 Regional Office: Regional Manager, Water Management, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4745, (412) 442-4000.

   PA0004685, Industrial Waste, SIC, 3398, Penna Flame Industries, 1856 Route 588, Zelienople, PA 16063-9724. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and stormwater from metal hardening operations in Franklin Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, UNT to Connoquenessing Creek, 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 the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority, located at Eastvale Borough, 18 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.023 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow Monitor and Report
TSS 3060
Oil and Grease 1530
Iron 24
pH not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0217077, Industrial Waste, SIC, Almac Machine Company, Inc., 205 Morgan Place, Johnstown, PA 15907. This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water and untreated stormwater/groundwater from Almac-Johnstown Plant in the City of Johnstown, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters of Little Conemaugh 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 Saltsburg Municipal Water Works, located at 308 Point Street, Saltsburg, PA 15681, 49 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 302: existing discharge, design flow of 0.0072 mgd.

Mass (lb/day) Concentration (mg/l)
Average Maximum Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Daily Monthly Daily Maximum
Flow (mgd)Monitor and Report
Total Suspended Solids 30 60
Oil and Grease 1530
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA0253171, Sewage, Mount Pleasant Township Municipal Authority, Box 158, Poker Road, Mammoth, PA 15664. This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Mount Pleasant Township Wastewater Treatment Facility in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Sewickley 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 Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.33 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
Average Average Maximum Instantaneous
Parameter Monthly Weekly Daily Maximum
CBOD5 25 37.5 50
Suspended Solids 30 45 60
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31) 5.5 8.3 11.0
   (11-1 to 4-30) 16.5 24.8 33.0
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 not less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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