The WWTP Superintendent is empowered, either directly, through authorized representatives, or in conjunction with the local unit, to take the following actions:
(A) Supervise the implementation of this chapter.
(B) Review plans submitted by users for pretreatment equipment.
(C) Make inspections and tests of existing and newly installed, constructed, reconstructed, or altered sampling, metering, or pretreatment equipment to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(D) Verify the completeness, accuracy and representativeness of self-monitoring data submitted and/or maintained by users.
(E) Investigate complaints of violations of this chapter, make inspections and observations of discharges, and maintain a record of the investigations, complaints, inspections and observations.
(F) Issue orders and notices of violation and take other actions as necessary to require compliance with this chapter.
(G) Assess civil administrative fines for violations of this chapter or of any permit, order, decision or determination promulgated, issued or made under this chapter.
(H) Develop and implement a Control Authority Enforcement Response (CAER) Plan as required by 40 C.F.R. § 403.8(f)(5). The CAER Plan shall provide procedures for the POTW to investigate and respond to instances of noncompliance by industrial users. The CAER Plan and any associated regulations developed by the WWTP Superintendent shall become effective upon approval by the Director.
(I) With the approval of the Director and notice to the local unit, and, as necessary, in conjunction with the POTW's legal counsel and/or the local unit and the local unit's legal counsel, institute necessary civil or criminal judicial legal actions and proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction against all users violating this chapter to prosecute violations of this chapter, to compel the abatement or prevention of violations, to compel compliance with this chapter and any order, determination, permit or agreement issued or entered into under this chapter, and to pursue other necessary or advisable judicial relief or remedies with respect to violations of this chapter.
(J) Issue municipal civil infraction citations and municipal civil infraction violation notices for violations of this chapter.
(K) Perform any other actions authorized by this chapter, or as necessary or advisable for the supervision, management and operation of the POTW and the enforcement of this chapter and other applicable laws and regulations (subject to the rights, powers and duties in respect thereto that are reserved by law to the other officials or governmental bodies).
(Ord. 185, passed 4- -2006)