1044.082 SLUG CONTROL PLAN.

   (a)   Each significant industrial user shall prepare and implement an individualized slug control plan. Existing significant industrial users shall submit a slug control plan to the POTW for approval within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter. New sources that are significant industrial users shall submit a slug control plan to the POTW for approval before beginning to discharge. Upon written notice from the POTW, nondomestic users that are not significant industrial users may also be required to prepare and implement a slug control plan, and the plan shall be submitted to the POTW for approval as specified in the notice. All slug control plans shall contain at least the following elements:

      (1)   A description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;

      (2)   A description of stored chemicals;

      (3)   The procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of slug discharges, including any discharge that would violate any discharge prohibition, limitation or requirement under Sections 1044.074 through 1044.082, and procedures for follow-up written notification within five days of the discharge;

      (4)   The procedures to prevent adverse impact from accidental spills, including inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site run-off, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents), and measures and equipment for emergency response.

   (b)   If a user has submitted to the POTW plans or documents pursuant to other requirements of local, state or federal laws and regulations which meet all applicable requirements of subsection (a) above, the POTW may in its discretion determine that the user has satisfied the slug plan submission requirements of this section.

(Ord. 2009-02. Passed 5-11-09.)