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PA Bulletin, Doc. No. 00-1174

NOTICES

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Applications, Actions and Special Notices


APPLICATIONS

[30 Pa.B. 3477]

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 standards and regulations, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to issue a permit to discharge, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions. These proposed determinations are tentative.

   Where indicated the EPA, Region III, Administrator has waived the right to review or object to this proposed permit action under the waiver provision 40 CFR 123.6E.

   Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit are invited to submit a statement to the office noted above the application within 30 days from the date of this public notice. Comments received within this 30-day comment period will be considered in the formulation of the final determinations regarding this application. Responses should include the name, address and telephone number of the writer and a concise statement to inform the Department of the exact basis of a comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. A public hearing may be held if the responsible office considers the public response significant.

   Following the 30-day comment period, the Water Management Program Manager will make a final determination regarding the proposed permit. Notice of this determination will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin at which time this determination may be appealed to the Environmental Hearing Board.

   The application and related documents, proposed effluent limitations and special conditions, comments received and other information are on file and may be inspected and arrangements made for copying at the office indicated above the application.

   Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Secretary to the Board at (717) 787-3483. TDD users may contact the Department through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984.


Applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit to discharge to State waters.

   Southeast Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, Lee Park, Suite 6010, 555 North Lane, Conshohocken, PA 19428, (610) 832-6130.

   PA 0036978 Amendment No. 1. Sewage, Telford Borough Authority, 122 Penn Avenue, P. O. Box 209, Telford, PA 18969-0209.

   This application is for an amendment of the NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Telford Borough Authority sewage treatment plant. This amendment is for a plant expansion from 0.95 mgd to 1.1 mgd. The plant is located in Franconia Township, Montgomery County. This is an existing discharge to Indian 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 annual flow of 1.1 at completion of plant expansion are as follows:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)152330
   (11-1 to 4-30)203040
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia (as N)
   (5-1 to 10-31)1.53.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.06.0
Phosphorus (as P)
   (4-1 to 10-31)1.73.4
Total Residual Chlorine0.010.03
Fecal Coliform200 colonies/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 mg/l at all times
pHwithin limits of 6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
Maximum Daily
Total Copper0.0210.0420.053
Dissolved Coppermonitormonitormonitor
Total Lead0.00770.0150.019
Dissolved Leadmonitormonitormonitor
Hardness as CaCo3monitormonitormonitor

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   Requirement to submit a toxics reduction evaluation.


   Northeast Region:  Environmental Protection Manager, Water Management, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711-0790, (570) 826-2553.

   PA 0034398.  Sewerage, Woodloch Pines, Inc., R. R. 1, Box 80, Hawley, PA 18428.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Lake Teedyuskung in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality, cold water, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. Effluent requirements were evaluated at the point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .05 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD51020
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)24
   (11-1 to 4-30)612
Phosphorus as ''P''.51
Total Residual Chlorine12
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 7 mg/l at all times
Fecal Coliform200/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0061131.  Sewerage, Dalton Sewer Authority, P. O. Box 538, Dalton, PA 18414.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into Ackerly Creek in La Plume Township, Lackawanna County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: trout stocking fishery, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the proposed downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Danville water supply on the Susquehanna River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.140 mgd are:

MonthlyWeeklyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)(mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
Total Suspended Solids304560
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)7.511.315
Dissolved Oxygena minimum of 5 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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--24th month)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (25th month--expiration)12

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0044024.  Industrial waste, SIC: 0921, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, P. O. Box 3, Mount Pleasant, PA 18453-0003.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater into West Branch of Lackawaxen River in Mount Pleasant Township, Wayne County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: high quality 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 Stroudsburg/East Stroudsburg intake on the Delaware River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 1.3 mgd are:

MonthlyDailyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Dissolved Oxygenminimum 7.0 at all times
pH6.9 s.u. at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0061247.  Sewerage, Carbon Dack Assoc., L.L.C., 650 Naamans Road, Suite 315, P. O. Box 470, Brandywind Corporate Center, Claymont, DE 19703.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage into an unnamed tributary of Mahoning Creek in Mahoning Township, Carbon 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 Northampton Water Supply on Lehigh River.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of .021 mgd are:

MonthlyInstantaneous
ParameterAverage (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.511
   (11-1 to 4-30)16.533
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
pH6.0 to 9.0 standard units at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st Month--36th Month)monitor and reportmonitor and report
   (37 Month--Expir. Date).35.82

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0024708.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Municipal Authority of Union Township, P. O. Box 5625, Belleville, PA 17004-9701.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to the Kishacoquillas Creek in Union Township, Mifflin County.

   The receiving stream is classified for cold water fishery, 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 United Water Company intake located on the Susquehanna River 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 0.49 mgd are:

AverageAverageDailyInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD53552.5XXX70
Total Suspended Solids5887XXX116
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)5.0XXXXXX10
   (11-1 to 4-30)12.5XXXXXX25
Total Residual Chlorine0.7XXXmonitor and
report
2.3
Total Phosphorusmonitor and
report
XXXXXXXXX
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric means
   (10-1 to 4-30)9,300/100 ml as a geometric mean

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0088137.  SIC Code 4951, Stormwater, Reading Area Water Authority, 815 Washington Street, Reading, PA 19601.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated stormwater to Lake Ontelaunee/Maiden Creek, In Maidencreek Township, Berks 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 City of Reading located on Lake Ontelaunee. The discharge is not expected to impact any potable water supply.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 for a stormwater discharge are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
pHmonitor and report
Total Suspended Solidsmonitor and report
Total Dissolved Solidsmonitor and report
Total Aluminummonitor and report
Total Ironmonitor and report
Total Manganesemonitor and report
Total Phenolicsmonitor and report

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0026735.  SIC Code 4952, Sewage, Swatara Township Authority, 8675 Paxton Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036-8601.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage to Swatara Creek, in Swatara 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 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 6.3 mgd are:

AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
Total Residual Chlorine0.5----1.6
Total Suspended Solids3045--60
CBOD52540--50
NH3-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)6----12
   (11-1 to 4-30)18----36
Total Phosphorus2----4
Total Nitrogen----monitor and
report
--
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 5.0 at all times
pHfrom 6.0 to 9.0 inclusive
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)9,000/100 ml as a geometric average

   Persons may make an appointment to review the DEP files on this case by calling Mary DiSanto, File Review Coordinator, at (717) 705-4732.

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.


   Northcentral Region:  Environmental Program Manager, Water Management Program, 208 West Third Street, Suite 101, Williamsport, PA 17701-6448, (570) 327-3666.

   PA 0114065.  Industrial waste, SIC: 55, Sun Company Inc., 5733 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Spring Creek in Bellefonte Borough, Centre County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is PA American Water Company located at Milton.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.144 mgd are:

Concentration (mg/l)Mass (lb/day)
AverageDailyInstantaneousAverageDaily
ParameterMonthlyMaximumMaximumMonthlyMaximum
BTEX0.1000.2000.250
Benzene0.0100.0200.025
Toulenereportreport
Ethylbenzenereportreport
Xylenereportreport
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0209210.  Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Laurel Run Reclamation Company, Inc., P. O. Box 372, Bigler, PA 16825-0372.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for a new discharge of treated sewage to Stony Run in Union Township, Clearfield 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, for an existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is located at Red Bank Creek at Hawthorne.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0012 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
Total Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/00 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6 to 9 standard units at all times
Total Chlorine Residual2.04.6

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0024104.  Sewerage, SIC: 4952, Spring Township Municipal Authority, P. O. Box 133, Beaver Springs, PA 17812-0133.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for an existing discharge of treated sewage wastewater to Beaver Creek in Spring Township, Snyder County.

   The receiving stream is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purposes of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is Dauphin Consolidated Water Company located at Dauphin.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.1475 mgd are:

AverageAverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Weekly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD5254050
TSS304560
Ammonia-N
   (5-1 to 10-31)913.518
Total Cl2 Residual*0.79*2.58*
Fecal Coliforms
   (5-1 to 9-30)200 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)2,000 col/100 ml as a geometric mean
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

* The permittee shall comply with this effluent limit within 3 years of the permit effective date.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0008915.  SIC: 3229, Osram Sylvania, Inc., 1 Jackson Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901.

   This proposed action is for renewal of an NPDES permit for discharge of treated industrial wastewater to Charleston Creek in Wellsboro Borough, Tioga 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 downstream potable water supply (PWS) considered during the evaluation is the Jersey Shore Water Authority.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall 001 based on a design flow of 0.0275 mgd are:

AverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Daily (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
TSS25.050.075.0
Oil and Grease15.030.0
Coppermonitor
Zincmonitor
pH6.0--9.0 standard units at all times
HeatBTU/day x 106Tr (°F)
1/1-1/3110835
2/1-2/2911835
3/1-3/3128340
4/1-4/1512550
4/16-4/3050150
5/1-5/1513760
5/16-5/3141260
6/1-6/1522269
6/16-6/3030369
7/1-7/3113775
8/1-8/3112274
9/1-9/1511868
9/16-9/307468
10-1-10/1512157
10/16-10/317257
11/1-11/1514045
11/16-11/305445
12/1-12/318137

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


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

   PA 0215899.  Industrial waste, SIC: 3089, Veka, Inc., 100 Veka Drive, Fombell, PA 16123.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge cooling water and stormwater from plastics manufacturing operations in Marion Township, Beaver County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Connoquenessing Creek, 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 the Beaver Falls Municipal Water Authority, located at Eastvale Borough, 19.9 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.00576 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor/report
BOD51.2526
Oil and Grease1.429
TSS1.019
TRC0.51.25
Zincmonitor/report
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0218367.  Industrial waste, SIC: 4941, Saint Francis College, P. O. Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940-0600.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated process water from Saint Francis Water Treatment Plant in Loretto Borough, Cambria County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, Unnamed Tributary to Chest Creek, classified as a high quality-cold 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 Patton Borough Water System, located at Chest Creek, 10 miles below the discharge point.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.003 mgd.

Mass (lb/day)Concentration (mg/l)
AverageMaximumAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyDailyMonthlyDailyMaximum
Flow (mgd)monitor and report
Total Suspended Solids3060
Iron24
Aluminum48
Manganese12
Total Residual Chlorine
   (1st month--35th month)monitor and report
   (36th month--Expiration)0.51.0
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0027715-A1.  Sewage. Mill Service, Inc., 1815 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1498.

   This application is for amendment of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from a small flow activated sludge plant in South Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Sewickley Creek, which are classified as a warm water fishery with existing and/or potential uses for aquatic life, water supply and recreation. The first downstream potable water supply intake from this facility is the Westmoreland County Municipal Authority--McKeesport Plant.

   Outfall 007: new discharge, design flow of 0.0014 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
Flowmonitor/report
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
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
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is not in effect.

   PA 0028177.  Sewage. McCandless Township Sanitary Authority, 9600 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5597.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from A & B Sewage Treatment Plant in McCandless Township, Allegheny County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as unnamed tributary of Pine Creek, which are classified as a trout stocked 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 on the Ohio River.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.04 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD5
   (5-1 to 10-31)203040
   (11-1 to 4-30)253850
Suspended Solids304560
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (3-1 to 11-30)1.52.33.0
   (12-1 to 2-29)3.04.56.0
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 Chlorine0.220.72
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 6 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0096369.  Sewage. Valley High Mobile Home Park, 79 Valley High MHP, Ruffsdale, PA 15679.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from the Valley High MHP STP in East Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Buffalo 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 McKeesport Municipal Water Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)3.57.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)10.521.0
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).571.35
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 3 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0216925.  Sewage. Consolidation Coal Company, P. O. Box 100, Osage, WV 26543.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Kuhntown Portal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Wayne Township, Greene County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Hoovers 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 Dunkard Valley Joint Municipal Authority.

   Outfall 001: existing discharge, design flow of 0.014 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Ammonia Nitrogen
   (5-1 to 10-31)2.04.0
   (11-1 to 4-30)3.57.0
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 Chlorine0.050.11
Dissolved Oxygennot less than 5 mg/l
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0218545.  Sewage, Quecreek Mining, Inc., 1576 Stoystown Road, Friedens, PA 15541.

   This application is for issuance of an NPDES permit to discharge treated sewage from Quecreek No. 1 Mine Portal Sewage Treatment Plant in Lincoln Township, Somerset County.

   The following effluent limitations are proposed for discharge to the receiving waters, known as Unnamed Tributary of Quemahoning 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 Quemahoning Reservoir.

   Outfall 001: new discharge, design flow of 0.005 mgd.

Concentration (mg/l)
AverageAverageMaximumInstantaneous
ParameterMonthlyWeeklyDailyMaximum
CBOD52550
Suspended Solids3060
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric mean
   (10-1 to 4-30)40,000/100 ml as a geometric mean
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pHnot less than 6.0 nor greater than 9.0

   Other Conditions:

   The EPA waiver is in effect.


   Northwest Regional Office:  Regional Manager, Water Management, 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335, (814) 332-6942.

   PA 0221813.  Sewage. John H. Sechriest and James L. Whitmire, 50 Wright Road (309 Egypt Road), Warren, PA 16345.

   This application is for a renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated sewage to an Unnamed Tributary in Glade Township, Warren County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located at river mile 90.0, approximately 93.7 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.000800 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
CBOD51020
TSS2040
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
Total Residual Chlorine1.53.5
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   XX--monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0092185.  Sewage, SIC: 4952. Peter Rabbit Campground Inc., 551 Mahood Road, Butler, PA 16001.

   This application is for renewal of an NPDES Permit, to discharge treated waste to Big Run in Brady Township, Butler County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is Salvation Army Camp Allegheny on Slippery Rock Creek located at river mile 3.2, approximately 27.4 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed discharge limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.05 mgd, are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
FlowXX
CBOD52550
TSS3060
Ammonia as Nitrogen
   Summer (5-1 to 10-31)48
   Winter (11-1 to 4-30)12.024
Fecal Coliform
   (5-1 to 9-30)200/100 ml as a geometric average
   (10-1 to 4-30)4,200/100 ml as a geometric average
Dissolved Oxygenminimum of 4 mg/l at all times
Total Residual Chlorine
   InterimXXXX
   Final0.40.9
pH6.0 to 9.0 at all times

   XX--monitor and report on monthly DMRs.

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

   PA 0101320.  Sewage. Colonial Estates MHP, 423 Candle Avenue, Sebastion, FL 32958.

   This application is for a renewal of an NPDES Permit to discharge treated sewage to the Unnamed Tributary to Pine Creek in Oil Creek Township, Crawford County. This is an existing discharge.

   The receiving water is classified for the following uses: cold water fishes, aquatic life, water supply and recreation. For the purpose of evaluating effluent requirements for TDS, NO2-NO3, fluoride and phenolics, the existing/proposed downstream potable water supply considered during the evaluation is the Emlenton Water Company on the Allegheny River located in Emlenton Township, approximately 60 miles below point of discharge.

   The proposed effluent limits for Outfall No. 001 based on a design flow of 0.0175 mgd are:

AverageInstantaneous
ParameterMonthly (mg/l)Maximum (mg/l)
CBOD52550
TSS3060
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
Total Residual Chlorine1.43.3
pH6.0--9.0 at all times

   The EPA waiver is in effect.

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