Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation, has information of any known or suspected release of materials, which are resulting or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into stormwater, the storm drainage system, or the waters of Danville, such person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of hazardous materials, such person shall immediately notify the Director of Emergency Management Services, the Chief of the Fire Department, and the City Engineer. In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, such person shall notify the persons listed above by phone, in person, or by facsimile, no later than the next business day. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice, addressed and mailed to the above listed persons, within three (3) business days of the phone or personal notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner and/or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site written record of the discharge, and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three (3) years.
(Ord. No. 1676, 2-28-05)