(A) Definition. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR. A user discharging or introducing into the sewerage system:
(a) A flow of more than 50,000 gallons per average workday;
(b) A toxic pollutant in toxic amounts as defined in Pub. Law 92-500 as not adopted or as hereafter amended;
(c) A flow or pollutant concentration as now or hereafter defined or identified as a problem pollutant or flow by applicable state or federal regulations or by the Council;
(d) An effluent of significant impact, either singly or in combination with other contributors, on the wastewater treatment plant or the quality of its effluent; or
(e) Any substance unusual or unique in quality or quantity requiring special attention or processing in order to effect proper wastewater treatment.
(1996 Code, § 9-21)
(B) Permits.
(1) Any industrial user and any other user on demand of the Council shall provide the town with sufficient information to determine if he or she is a major contributor.
(2) Any user determined to be a major contributor shall be required to obtain a permit which describes the wastewater constituents and characteristics allowed and which sets forth the applicable surveillance schedule and the monitoring requirements the user shall be subject to in order to discharge into the sewerage system.
(3) A major contributor permit shall be valid for 4 years unless processing changes are made that, in the opinion of the Superintendent or Council, alter the wastewater constituents and characteristics significantly.
(4) In the event of a like change, a new application shall be filed accordingly. A permit may be renewed without reapplication at the end of 4 years at the discretion of the town.
(5) Nothing in a major contributor permit shall constitute exception to the prohibitions and limitations on wastewater admissibility as set forth herein. Major contributors are subject to all applicable fees, rates and charges set forth in §§ 52.40 et seq.
(6) A user holding an NPDES permit from the State of Indiana is prima facie entitled to a major contributor permit from the town. The holder of any NPDES permit from the state shall file with the Superintendent a copy of each report or application the permit holder files with the state, the copy to be filed with the town not later than 3 business days after the filing with the appropriate state authority.
(7) Each user who applies to the state for an NPDES permit shall similarly file a copy of the application and all supporting documents with the town within the 3-day time period.
(1996 Code, § 9-39)
(C) Application fees.
(1) Major contributors shall make application for the proposed discharge on a form provided by the town.
(2) The permit application shall be supplemented by any plans, specifications, studies or other information considered pertinent by the Council.
(3) Permit fees for major contributors shall be as follows:
Initial Major Contributor Permit | Permit Fee |
Industries connected to sewerage works prior to the effective date of this section | $20 |
Industries connected to sewerage works after the effective date of this section | $100 |
(1996 Code, § 9-40)