(a) Trap/interceptor permits. A person who owns, manages, or operates a food service establishment commits an offense if the food service establishment uses a grease or sand trap/interceptor, or discharges industrial waste, wastewater, or other pollutants through a grease or sand trap/interceptor, without obtaining or maintaining a valid trap/ interceptor permit from the director.
(b) Application procedures. Application for a trap/interceptor permit required under Subsection (a) must be made to the director upon a form provided for the purpose. The director may establish further regulations and procedures not in conflict with this chapter, Chapter 49 of this code, or other laws regarding the granting and enforcement of permits, including but not limited to administrative orders issued for the purpose of bringing a violator back into compliance with a permit.
(c) Permit issuance. The director shall not issue a permit unless the director determines that:
(1) the applicant is in compliance with the requirements of this article, any rule or regulation promulgated by the director under this article, or any other city ordinance or state or federal law applicable to grease or sand traps/interceptors; and
(2) each trap/interceptor of the applicant meets the requirements for type, capacity, and location set forth in this article, any rule or regulation promulgated by the director under this article, or any other city ordinance or state or federal law applicable to grease or sand traps/interceptors.
(d) Terms and conditions of permit. The director shall prescribe such terms and conditions of a trap/interceptor permit as are required and authorized by the EPA and the TCEQ and as necessary to ensure full compliance with this article, Chapter 49 of this code, and all state and federal pretreatment standards and regulations. The term of a permit may not exceed five years. A person commits an offense if the person violates or allows a violation of any term or condition of a permit issued under this section. The director may enforce the terms and conditions of the permit as authorized under this chapter.
(e) Nontransferability. Permits issued under this section are not transferable or assignable.
(f) Amending a permit. The director may amend a permit with additional requirements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. (Ord. 28084)