(A) Delegation. The JRS is hereby designated as the responsible party and agent of the township for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The JRS is hereby authorized to initiate actions in its own name or acting in the name of the township for violation of this chapter, or to bring civil actions in equity or law to ensure compliance or prevent violation of the applicable rules. The JRS is designated as the responsible party for carrying out any hearings which may be required under the Pennsylvania Local Government Public Agency Law, being 2 Pa.C.S. §§ 551, 751.
(B) Enforcement response plan. The JRS is hereby authorized to impose civil penalties for violations of its rules as set forth in the enforcement response plan. At such times that it becomes necessary, modifications to the enforcement response plan will be established and formally adopted by the JRS after the modifications have been approved by the approval authority (U.S. EPA). After formal adoption by the JRS, the new modifications become automatic in this municipality. A revised enforcement response plan will be issued by the JRS to all municipalities for inclusion in their ordinance as a replacement. No formal adoption process by this governmental body is necessary for the revisions to the enforcement response plan to become effective and part of this chapter.
(C) Injunctions and termination of service. The JRS is also specifically authorized to obtain remedies for noncompliance by any industrial user with any pretreatment standard and requirement. The JRS is also authorized to terminate service to violators or seek injunctive relief for noncompliance by industrial users with pretreatment standards and requirements.
(Ord. 673, passed 12-16-2009)