§ 92.2a. Treatment requirements.

 (a)  Specific treatment requirements and effluent limitations for each discharge shall be established based on the more stringent of the following:

   (1)  Requirements specified in Chapters 93, 95 and 96 (relating to water quality standards; wastewater quality standards; and water quality standards implementation).

   (2)  The applicable treatment requirements and effluent limitations to which a discharge is subject under this chapter and the Federal Act.

   (3)  The treatment requirements and effluent limitations of this title.

 (b)  When interstate or international agencies under an interstate compact or international agreement establish applicable effluent limitations or standards for dischargers of this Commonwealth to surface waters which are more stringent than those required by this title, the more stringent standards and limitations apply.

 (c)  If the Department has confirmed the presence or critical habitat of endangered or threatened species under Federal or State law or regulation, discharges to these waters shall be limited to ensure protection of these species and critical habitat.

   The provisions of this §  92.2a issued under sections 5(b)(1) and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § §  691.5(b)(1) and 691.402); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §  510-20).

   The provisions of this §  92.2a adopted November 17, 2000, effective November 18, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6059.

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  92.5a (relating to CAFOs).