(A) Information and data on a user obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit application, permits and monitoring programs, and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the town that the release of such information would divulge information, processes, or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user. To claim this trade secret protection, the user must specify at the time of submitting his or her reports or information that part he or she desires to protect.
(B) When requested by the person furnishing a report, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this subchapter, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, state disposal system permit, and/or the pretreatment program; provided, however that such portion of a report shall be available for use by the state or any state agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Waste water constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
(Ord. 89-07, passed 8-24-1989)