(A) Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for any premises, facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the municipal separate storm sewer system or other watercourses, the person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment and cleanup of such release. In the event of such a release of hazardous materials the person shall immediately notify emergency response agencies of the spill by contacting emergency dispatch services. In the event of a release of non-hazardous materials, such person shall notify the City or its appointed agent in person or by phone no later than 24 hours after the release.
(B) (1) Notifications of a release shall be made in person or by phone and shall be confirmed by written report addressed and mailed to the City at the following address within 5 calendar days of the phone or in-person notice:
City of Lawrence
9001 E. 59th Street, Suite 300
Lawrence, IN 46216
(2) The report shall specify:
(a) The composition of the discharge and the cause thereof;
(b) The exact date, time and estimated volume of the discharge;
(c) All measures taken to clean up the accidental discharge and all measures proposed to be taken to prevent recurrence; and
(d) The name and telephone number of the person making the report and the name of a person who may be contacted for additional information on the matter.
(C) If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of the establishment shall also retain an on-site written report of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. These reports shall be retained for at least three years.
(Ord. 5, 2008, passed 5-5-2008)