CHAPTER 13.24: INDUSTRIAL WASTE DISPOSAL

Section

   13.24.010   Enforcement and administration

   13.24.020   Definitions

   13.24.030   Notice

   13.24.040   Pollution of water prohibited

   13.24.050   Permits for disposal of industrial waste

   13.24.060   Application for permits

   13.24.070   Time within which action on application shall be taken

   13.24.080   When to issue permits

   13.24.090   Permit does not authorize certain acts

   13.24.100   Term of permits

   13.24.110   Transfer of permits

   13.24.120   Enforcement

   13.24.130   Tests and inspections

   13.24.140   Cooperation of other departments

   13.24.150   Notice of violation

   13.24.160   Cessation of activities

   13.24.170   Suspension

   13.24.180   Revocation

   13.24.190   Proceedings for revocation

   13.24.200   Request for hearing

   13.24.210   How hearings are requested

   13.24.220   Notice of hearing

   13.24.230   Hearing

   13.24.240   Decision of Board of Supervisors

§ 13.24.010 ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION.

   The county of Orange and all of its officers, employees, and agents hereby are authorized and empowered to enforce and administer the provisions of this chapter within the city.

('61 Code, § 11A.1) (Ord. 788, passed - - )

§ 13.24.020 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board of Supervisors of the county of Orange, California.

   DIRECTOR. The duly appointed Administrator of the County Environmental Management Agency, or his or her designee.

   INDUSTRIAL WASTE. Any and all liquid or solid waste substance from any producing, manufacturing or processing operation of whatever nature. It shall include any such waste placed within containers of whatever nature prior to and for purposes of disposal. It shall also include sewage mixed with industrial waste; however, it shall not include domestic sewage from residences, business buildings and institutions, containing only waste from water closets, wash water, baths and kitchens.

   POLLUTION OF UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATERS. Any condition resulting from the depositing or discharging of industrial waste which impairs or contributes to the impairment of the usefulness of waters for human or animal consumption or domestic, agricultural, industrial or recreational purposes, or any other useful purposes.

   PUBLIC AGENCY. The United States or any department or agency thereof, the state of California and any department or agency thereof including all political subdivisions thereof.

   PUBLIC SEWER. The main line sewer, publicly owned or maintained, constructed in a street, highway, alley, place or right-of-way dedicated to public use.

   SEWAGE. Any waste, liquid or otherwise associated with human habitation or of human or animal origin and includes sewage effluent and water contaminated with offal, filth or feculent matter.

   UNDERGROUND OR SURFACE WATER. Any surface or subterranean stream, watercourse, lake or other body of water, and shall include water wells and any underground or surface storage reservoir, whether natural or artificial.

('61 Code, § 11A.2) (Ord. 788, passed - - )

§ 13.24.030 NOTICE.

   Unless otherwise expressly provided, any notice under this chapter required to be given by the county or the Director shall be in writing and shall be served by certified mail. Such notice shall be sent to the last address given to the Director.

('61 Code, § 11A.3) (Ord. 788, passed - - )