(A) Accidental discharge/slug discharge control plans.
(1) The Superintendent shall evaluate whether each SIU needs an accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan or other action to control slug discharges. The Superintendent may require any user to develop, submit for approval and implement such a plan or take such other action that may be necessary to control slug discharges. Alternatively, the Superintendent may develop such a plan for any user.
(2) An accidental discharge/slug discharge control plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:
(a) Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
(b) Description of stored chemicals;
(c) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of any accidental or slug discharges, including any discharge that would violate a prohibition under § 53.057 of this chapter; and
(d) Procedures to prevent adverse impacts from an accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, the inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, the building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents) and measures and equipment for emergency response.
(B) Employee training. The industrial user shall permanently post a notice in a prominent place advising all employees to call (546-3829, 546-4324 or 546-3456) immediately in the event of a dangerous discharge for which notification is required. Employers shall advise all employees who may cause or be injured by such a discharge of the emergency notification procedure.
(C) Notification. Dischargers shall notify the Superintendent immediately by telephone of the occurrence of a slug load or the accidental discharge of substances prohibited by this code. The notification shall include the location of the discharge, date and time thereof, type of waste, concentration and volume and corrective actions. Within seven days following the discharge, the user shall submit a written report describing the cause of the discharge and the measures that will be taken by the user to prevent similar future discharges. Any discharger who discharges a slug load of prohibited materials shall be liable for any expense, loss or damage to the POTW, in addition to the amount of any fines imposed on the town on account thereof under state or federal law and any fines, civil penalties or other liability.
(Ord. 7-2010, passed 11-22-2010; Ord. 3-2019, passed 8-12-2019)