(A) Eliminate illegal discharges. Notwithstanding the requirements of § 55.07 of this chapter, the enforcement agency may require by written notice that a person responsible for an illegal discharge immediately, or by a specified date, discontinue the discharge and, if necessary, take measures to eliminate the source of the discharge to prevent the occurrence of future illegal discharges.
(B) Remediate. Whenever the enforcement agency finds that a discharge of pollutants is taking place or has occurred which will result in or has resulted in pollution of storm water entering the MS4, community waters or waters of the commonwealth, the enforcement agency may require by written notice to the owner of the premises and/or the responsible person that the pollution be remediated and the affected property restored within a specified time.
(C) Monitor and analyze. The enforcement agency may require by written notice of requirement that any person engaged in any activity and/or owning or operating any facility which may cause or contribute to storm water pollution, illegal discharges and/or non-storm water discharges to the MS4, community waters or waters of the commonwealth system, to undertake at said person’s expense such monitoring and analyses and furnish such reports to the enforcement agency as deemed necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.
(D) Notification of spills. Notwithstanding other requirements of local, state and federal 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 pollutants or hazardous materials which are resulting or may result in illegal discharges to the MS4, community waters or waters of the commonwealth from said facility, said person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of a hazardous material, said person shall immediately notify emergency response officials of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services (911). In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the enforcement agency in person or by phone or email no later than 5:00 p.m. of the next business day. Notifications shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the enforcement agency within three business days of the notice.
(Ord. 3-2018, passed 1-9-2018) Penalty, see § 55.99