§ 55.194 REPORTS OF CHANGED CONDITIONS.

   Each user must notify the Superintendent of plans for any significant changes to the user’s operations or system which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its wastewater at least 45 calendar days before the change.

   (A)   The Superintendent may require the user to submit such information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the changed condition, including the submission of a wastewater discharge permit application under § 55.154.

   (B)   The Superintendent may issue an individual or general wastewater discharge permit under § 55.176 or modify an existing individual or general wastewater discharge permit under § 55.173 in response to changed conditions or anticipated changed conditions.

   (C)   For purposes of implementation of this requirement, “SIGNIFICANT CHANGE” shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

      (1)   Changes resulting in the discharge to the POTW of additional, or previously unreported pollutants.

      (2)   Increases in the wastewater flow discharged to the POTW which equal or exceed 15%.

      (3)   Addition of previously unused raw materials or chemicals used in operations conducted at the facility.

      (4)   Substitution or elimination of raw materials or chemicals used in operations conducted at the facility.

(Ord. 6619, passed 1-28-13)