DEP published a notice of availability of a draft NPDES General Permit for Discharges from Hydrostatic Testing of Tanks and Pipelines (PAG-10).  Comments are due April 20.

PAG-10 is intended to provide NPDES permit coverage to those who wish to conduct hydrostatic testing and discharge the water used for this testing to waters of the Commonwealth that are not considered high quality or exceptional value. 

A copy of the draft General Permit is posted on DEP’s website.  Questions should be directed to Andrew Gaul, 717-787-0129 or send email to: agaul@pa.gov.

3/23/2015