[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.1; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
In the absence of a permit from the Authority, it shall be unlawful to discharge to the POTW any wastewater to any sanitary sewer in any area under the jurisdiction of, or within the service area of, the Borough of Conshohocken Authority or one of the contributing municipalities, except as authorized in writing by the Authority in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.2; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
All users proposing to connect to or contribute to the POTW shall complete and file with the Authority at least 90 days prior to connecting to or contributing to the POTW, a questionnaire.
2. 
The Authority will evaluate the data furnished by the proposed user and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, users who are required to obtain a permit shall be notified of the fact and will be sent a permit application to be completed and submitted to the Authority within 15 days of receipt. A fee for the permit application will be assessed in accordance with Part 3 based on the Authority's cost recovery for the pretreatment program.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.3; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
A user required to obtain a permit shall complete and file with the Authority an application in the form prescribed by the Authority. The application must be accompanied by the required fee. In support of the application, all non residential users shall submit in units and terms appropriate for evaluation the following information:
A. 
Name, address and location of the facility (if different from the address).
B. 
SIC number, according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of the Budget 1972, as amended.
C. 
Wastewater constituents and characteristics including, but not limited to, those parameters mentioned in Part 2 of this Chapter, which shall be determined by a reliable analytical laboratory in compliance with 40 CFR 403.12(1); sampling and analyses shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the EPA pursuant to § 304(g) of the Act, and contained in 40 CFR, Part 136, as amended.
D. 
Time and duration of contribution.
E. 
Average daily and instantaneous peak wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and seasonal variation, if any.
F. 
Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, floor drains, sewer connections and appurtenances by the size, location, and elevation and all points of discharge.
G. 
Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises, including all materials which are or could be discharged.
H. 
The nature and concentration of any pollutants in the discharge which are limited by any Authority, State or Federal pretreatment standards; and a statement regarding whether or not the pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent bases, and if not, whether additional operation and maintenance (O&M), source reduction efforts and/or additional pretreatment is required for the user to meet applicable pretreatment standards.
I. 
If additional pretreatment and/or O&M will be required to meet the pretreatment standards, the shortest schedule by which the user will provide such additional pretreatment. The completion date in this schedule shall not be later than the compliance date established for the applicable pretreatment standard. The following conditions shall apply to this schedule:
(1) 
The schedule shall contain increments of progress in the form of dates for the commencement and completion of major events leading to the construction and operation of additional pretreatment required to meet the applicable pretreatment standards (e.g.), hiring an engineer, completing preliminary plans, completing final plans, executing contract for major components, commencing construction, completing construction, etc.).
(2) 
No increment referred to in subsection (1) shall exceed six months.
(3) 
No later than 14 days following each date in the schedule and the final date for compliance, the user shall submit a progress report to the Authority including, as a minimum, whether or not it complied with the increment of progress to be met on such date, and if not, the date on which it expects to comply with this increment of progress; the reason for delay, and the steps being taken by the user to return the construction to the schedule established. In no event shall more than six months elapse between such progress reports to the Authority.
J. 
Each product produced by type, amount, process or processes, and rate of production.
K. 
Type and amount of raw materials processed (average and maximum per day).
L. 
Number and type of employees, and hours of operation of the plant, and proposed or actual hours of operation of the pretreatment system.
M. 
Any other information including baseline monitoring reports (BMRs) from categorical users or any other environmental permits, as may be deemed by the Authority to be necessary to evaluate the permit application.
N. 
A list of all other environmental control permits held by or for the facility;
2. 
All wastewater permit applications, and user reports must contain the following certification statement and must be signed by an authorized representative of the user:
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction of supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage they system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations."
3. 
The Authority will evaluate the data furnished by the user, and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the Authority may issue a permit subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
4. 
The Authority may also deny requests for increased discharges when they do not meet applicable pretreatment standards and requirements, or when they would cause the POTW to violate its NPDES permit or any other regulations.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.4; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
Connections:
A. 
All users proposing to connect to and contribute to the POTW shall obtain a permit from the Authority before connecting to or contributing to the POTW.
B. 
All existing users connected to or contributing to the POTW shall apply for an appropriate permit within 30 days after the effective date of this Chapter.
C. 
Where a user becomes subject to a new National categorical pretreatment standard, but has not previously submitted an application for a significant industrial user permit, the user shall apply for a significant industrial user permit within 180 days after the promulgation of the applicable National categorical pretreatment standard.
2. 
The Authority shall require a nonresidential user of sewer services to provide information needed to determine compliance with this Chapter or other applicable local, State or Federal laws, rules or regulations. These requirements may include:
A. 
Wastewater discharge peak rate and volume records over a specified time period.
B. 
Information on raw materials, processes and products affecting wastewater volume and quality.
C. 
Quantity and characteristics of specific liquid, sludge, oil solvent or other materials to be discharged to the wastewater system.
D. 
A plot plan of sewers on the user's property showing sewer facility locations and all proposed sewer connections to these facilities.
E. 
Details of systems to prevent and control stormwater from entering municipal sewers.
F. 
Payment of all costs incurred for the information described in Part 4 shall be paid by the user of the sewer services in addition to other charges and sewer rentals.
3. 
All measurements, tests, and analyses of the characteristics of waters and wastewaters to which reference is made in this Chapter shall be determined in accordance with procedures established by the EPA pursuant to 40 CFR, Part 136, and amendments thereto.
4. 
The user shall be responsible for submitting all applicable county, regional, State or Federal permits or planning documents required for approval of sewer connection.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.5; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
Any existing nonresidential user located beyond the Borough limits shall submit to the Authority and contributing municipality a permit application, in accordance with § 18-403 above. New users located beyond the Borough limits shall submit such applications to the Authority and contributing municipality 180 days prior to any proposed discharge into the POTW.
2. 
Alternately, the Authority may enter into an agreement with the neighboring jurisdiction in which the user is located to provide for the implementation and/or enforcement of pretreatment program requirements against said user.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.6; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
Upon the promulgation of a National categorical pretreatment standard, the permit of those users subject to such standards shall be revised by the Authority to require compliance with such standard within the time frame prescribed by such standard.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.7; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
Permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this Chapter and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by the Authority. The permit may contain the following:
A. 
The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to a community sewer.
B. 
Limits on the average and maximum wastewater constituents and characteristics.
C. 
Limits on average and maximum rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization.
D. 
Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities.
E. 
Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency of sampling, number, types and standards for tests and reporting schedules.
F. 
Compliance schedules.
G. 
Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports.
H. 
Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the Authority and affording the Authority access thereto. All records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years and, in the case of litigation, a minimum of three years from the termination or settlement of said litigation.
I. 
Requirements for prior notification of the Authority of any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in the volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater collection system.
J. 
Requirements for notification of slug discharges in accordance with § 18-120.
K. 
Specification of type and amount of raw materials processed (average and maximum per day):
L. 
Statement of all applicable civil or criminal penalties for non-compliance:
M. 
Other conditions as deemed necessary by the Authority to ensure compliance with this Chapter.
N. 
Statement of duration.
O. 
Statement on non-transferability:
P. 
All applicable pretreatment standards for their discharge.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.8; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
Permits shall be issued by the Authority for a specified time period, not to exceed five years. The user shall apply for permit reissuance a minimum of 180 days prior to the expiration of the existing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the Authority during the term of the permit, as limitations or requirements as identified in Part 2 are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in his permit at least 30 days prior to the effective date of that change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance. Where necessary, a schedule for complying with these changes or new conditions may also be issued by the Authority.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.9; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
Permits are issued to a specific user for a specific operation. A permit shall not be reassigned or transferred or sold to a new owner, new user, different premises, or a new or changed operation without the written approval of the Authority. Any succeeding owner shall also comply with the terms and conditions of the existing permit.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.10; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
Compliance Date Report.
A. 
Within 90 days following the date for final compliance with applicable Categorical pretreatment standards or, in the case of a new source, following commencement of the introduction of wastewater into the POTW, any user subject to federal Categorical pretreatment standards and requirements shall submit to the Authority a report indicating the nature and concentration of all pollutants in the discharge from the regulated process which are limited by pretreatment standards or requirements. The report shall also include the certification statement as specified in 40 CFR 403.6(d)(2)ii and at the end of § 18-403 of this Part. The report shall state whether the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements are being met on a consistent basis, and if not, what additional O&M and/or pretreatment is necessary to bring the user into compliance with the applicable pretreatment standards or requirements. This statement shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user and certified by a qualified professional engineer who is registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
B. 
Written reports will be deemed to have been submitted on the date postmarked. For reports which are not mailed, postage prepaid, into a mail facility serviced by the U.S. Postal Service, the date of receipt of the report by the Authority shall govern.
2. 
Periodic Compliance Reports.
A. 
Any significant industrial user subject to pretreatment standard after the compliance date of such pretreatment standard or, in the case of a new source, after commencement of the discharge to the POTW shall submit to the Authority during the months of July and January, unless required more frequently in the pretreatment standards or by the Authority, a baseline monitoring report (BMR) or periodic compliance report indicating the nature and concentration of pollutants in the effluent which are limited by such pretreatment standards. In addition, this report shall include a record of all daily flow which, during the reporting period, exceeded the average daily flow allowed in the permit. At the discretion of the Superintendent and in consideration of such factors as local high or low flow rates, holiday, budget cycles, etc., the Authority may agree to alter the months during which the above reports are to be submitted. This report shall be signed by an authorized representative of the user and verified by a qualified professional engineer, who is registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
In the event the results of the analysis exceed the pretreatment standards given in the Wastewater Contribution Permit, the permittee shall provide immediate verbal notification to the Borough of Conshohocken Authority's IPP Coordinator or WWTP Plant Manager. On the permittee's behalf, the Authority shall also repeat sampling and request analyses. Permittee shall submit the results of the analyses to the Borough of Conshohocken Authority's IPP Coordinator or WWTP Plant Manager within 30 days after becoming aware of the violation(s).
B. 
The Authority may impose mass limitations on users where the imposition of mass limitations are appropriate. In such cases, the reports required by subsection (A) of this subsection shall indicate the mass of pollutants regulated by pretreatment standards in the effluent of the user. These reports shall contain the results of sampling and analysis of the discharge, including the flow, nature, concentration, production and by mass where requested by the Superintendent, of pollutants contained therein which are limited by the applicable pretreatment standards. The frequency of monitoring shall be prescribed by the Authority in the Wastewater Contribution Permit. All analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established by the EPA pursuant to § 304(g) of the Act, and contained in 40 CFR Part 136 and amendment thereto, or with any other test procedures approved by the EPA. Sampling shall be performed in accordance with the techniques approved by the EPA.
C. 
Written reports will be deemed to have been submitted on the dates postmarked. For reports which are not mailed, postage prepaid, into a mail facility serviced by the U.S. Postal Service, the date of receipt of the report shall govern.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.12; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
The Authority shall require monitoring facilities to be provided and operated at the user's own expense to allow inspection, sampling and flow measurement of the user's building sewer and/or internal drainage systems. The monitoring facility should normally be situated on the user's premises, but the Authority may, when such a location would be impractical or cause undue hardship on the user, allow the facility to be constructed in the public street or sidewalk area and located so that it will not be obstructed by landscaping or parked vehicles.
2. 
There shall be ample room in or near such sampling manhole or facility to allow accurate sampling and preparation of samples for analysis. The facility and the sampling and measuring equipment shall be maintained at all times in a safe and proper operating condition at the expense of the user.
3. 
Whether constructed on public or private property, the sampling and monitoring facilities shall be provided in accordance with the Authority's requirements and all applicable local construction standards and specifications. Unless directed otherwise by the Authority, Construction shall be completed within 90 days following written notification by the Authority.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.12; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
The Authority may inspect the facilities of any user to ascertain whether the purpose of this Chapter is being met and all requirements are being complied with. Persons or occupants of premises where wastewater is created or discharged shall allow the Authority or its representative ready access at all reasonable times to all parts of the premises for the purposes of inspection, sampling, records examination or, in the performance of any Authority duty. The Authority and/or EPA shall have the right to set upon the user's property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling, inspection, compliance monitoring and/or metering operations. Where a user has security measures in force which would require proper identification and clearance before entry into his premises, the user shall make necessary arrangements with his security guards so that upon presentation of suitable identification, personnel from the Authority, PADEP, or the EPA will be permitted to enter, without delay, for the purposes of performing their specific responsibilities.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.13; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
Users shall provide necessary wastewater pretreatment as required to comply with this Chapter and shall achieve compliance with all Federal categorical pretreatment standards within the time limitations as specified by the Authority or in the Federal pretreatment regulations. Any facilities required to pretreat wastewater to a level acceptable to the Authority shall be provided, operated and maintained at the user's expense. Detailed plans showing the pretreatment facilities and operating procedures shall be submitted to the Authority for review, and shall be acceptable to the Authority before construction. The review of such plans and operating procedures will in no way relieve the user from the responsibility of modifying the facility as necessary to produce an effluent acceptable to the Authority under the provisions of this Chapter. Any subsequent changes in the pretreatment facilities or method of operation, or any change which may result in a new or increased discharge of pollutants, shall be reported to and be accepted by the Authority prior to the user's initiation of the changes.
2. 
Users with the potential to discharge oils and grease in amounts greater than those specified in § 18-116, "Specific Pollutant Limitations, Table I," must have installed, at the owners expense, grease traps to prevent such a discharge from occurring. Grease traps must be cleaned and maintained on a regular basis by the owner.
3. 
The Authority shall annually publish in the largest daily newspaper published or circulated in the Borough, a list of the users determined to be in Significant Non-compliance during the previous 12 months. The notification also shall summarize any enforcement actions taken by the Borough against the users during the same 12 months in accordance with: 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(VII).
4. 
All records relating to compliance with pretreatment standards shall be made available to officials of the EPA or the Authority upon request.
[Ord. 12-1992, 5/13/1992, § 4.14; as amended by Ord. 15-2003, 12/12/2003]
1. 
Information and data on a user obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, permits and monitoring programs, and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Superintendent that the release of such information would divulge information, processes or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user.
2. 
When the person furnishing a report so requests, the portions of the report that might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection spection by the public but shall be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this Chapter, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, State disposal permit, and/or the pretreatment programs provided. Moreover, any such portions of a report shall be available for use by the State or any State agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
3. 
Information accepted by the Authority as confidential shall not be transmitted to the general public by the Authority until and unless a ten-day notification is given to the user. Transmission of confidential information from the Authority to the EPA is not governed by the ten-day notification requirement since the EPA is also required to keep this information confidential under § 308 of the Clean Water Act.