(A) In the case of any discharge including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges of a non-routine, episodic nature, a non-customary batch discharge or a slug load which may cause potential problems for the POTW (including a violation of the prohibited discharge standards in § 51.020), it is the responsibility of the industrial user to immediately telephone and notify the city of the incident. This notification shall include the location of discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken by the industrial user. CIU's and NCSIU's are required to report on changes that might impact the potential of a slug discharge per 40 C.F.R. Part 403.12(f).
(B) Within five days following such discharge, the industrial user shall, unless waived by the Director, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the industrial user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the industrial user of any expense, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, natural resources or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the industrial user of any fines, civil penalties or other liability which may be imposed by this chapter.
(C) Failure to notify the city of potential problem discharges shall be deemed a separate violation of this code.
(D) (1) A notice shall be permanently posted on the industrial user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of a discharge described in division (A) above.
(2) Employers shall ensure that all employees, who may cause or suffer such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(1960 Code, § 38-14-48) (Ord. 5677, passed 12-16-1996; Am. Ord. 8173-2018, passed 2-21-2018)