All reports and notifications submitted by a user to the POTW as required by this chapter (or by any order, permit or determination issued or made pursuant to this chapter) shall meet the following requirements:
(a) All reports required by this chapter shall be based upon data obtained through appropriate sampling and analysis performed during the period covered by the report. The data shall be representative of conditions occurring during the applicable reporting period.
(b) If a user monitors any pollutant (or measures flow) more frequently than required by this chapter or a user permit, using the monitoring, sampling and analytical procedures as required by Section 1044.064, the results of all such additional monitoring shall be included in any report or notification submitted pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The POTW Manager may require that reports, notifications, and other required documents and data be submitted in a standardized format, as specified by the POTW Manager.
(e) The reports, notifications, and other documents and data required to be submitted or maintained by this chapter shall be subject to all of the provisions as specified by MAC R 323.2310(13).
(f) Written reports and notifications will be deemed to have been submitted to the POTW, unless otherwise specified by the POTW Manager, as follows:
(1) If mailed, on the date postmarked.
(2) The date of receipt of the report shall govern for reports or notifications which are not mailed, postage prepaid, into a mail facility serviced by the United States Postal Service, including, but not limited to, reports or notifications that are hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed.
(3) Written reports and notifications may be submitted to the POTW by fax or email (or by any means other than mail or hand-delivery) only with the prior approval of the POTW on a case-by-case basis. The report or notification shall be sent to the fax number or email address specified by the POTW.
(g) All written reports and notifications submitted by mail or hand-delivery shall be sent or delivered to the following address:
POTW Manager
Anthony Ragnone WWTP
9290 Farrand Road
Montrose, MI 48457
(h) Failure to provide the reports and notifications required by this chapter constitutes an independent violation of this chapter. However, compliance with applicable reporting and notification requirements shall not relieve a user of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability that may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, fish kills, or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such report or notification relieve a user of any fines, penalties, or other liability that may be imposed by applicable laws or regulations. Further, the reporting and notification requirements required by this chapter shall not be construed to authorize a discharge that exceeds a discharge prohibition or limitation under this chapter or other applicable laws or regulations.
(Ord. 2009-02. Passed 5-11-09.)