Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 92a.36 - Department action on NPDES permit applicationsThe Department will not issue an NPDES permit unless the application is complete and the documentation submitted meets the requirements of this chapter. The applicant, through the application and its supporting documentation, shall demonstrate that the application is consistent with:
(1) Plans approved by the Department under the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act (35 P. S. §§ 750.1-750.20), wastewater facility capabilities, service areas, selected alternatives and any adverse effects on the environment of reasonably foreseeable future development within the area of the project resulting from construction of the wastewater facility.(2) Other applicable environmental laws and regulations administered by the Commonwealth, Federal environmental statutes and regulations, and if applicable, river basin commission requirements created by interstate compact.(3) Standards established for the wastewater facilities through permits to implement the requirements of 40 CFR Parts 122, 123, 124 (relating to EPA administered permit programs: the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System; State program requirements; and procedures for decisionmaking) and the Federal Act.