(A) The industrial user must submit the following information to the city within 24 hours upon becoming aware of an operational upset (if this information is provided orally, a written submission must be provided within ten working days):
(1) A description of the upset and specific cause of noncompliance;
(2) The period of noncompliance, including exact dates and times or, if not corrected, the anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue; and
(3) Steps being taken and/or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of the noncompliance.
(B) A documented and verified upset may constitute an affirmative defense to an action brought for noncompliance with applicable pretreatment standards if the requirements of 40 C.F.R. § 403.16(c) are met.
(Ord. 2009-02, passed 5-12-2009)