(A) Any discharger who accidentally discharges into a water body any substance other than stormwater or an exempted discharge shall immediately inform the city Fire Department or Police Department concerning the discharge. A written report concerning the discharge shall be filed with the city Fire Department or Police Department by the dischargers, within five days. The written report shall specify:
(1) The composition of the discharge and the cause thereof;
(2) The exact date, time and estimated volume of the discharge;
(3) All measures taken to clean up the accidental discharge and all measures proposed to be taken to prevent any recurrence; and
(4) 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.
(B) A properly reported accidental discharge shall be an affirmative defense to a civil infraction proceeding brought under this chapter against a discharger for the discharge. It shall not, however, be a defense to a legal action brought to obtain an injunction, to obtain recovery of costs or to obtain other relief because of or arising out of the discharge. A discharge shall be considered properly reported only if the discharger complies with all the requirements of this section.
(Ord. 06-15, passed 11-13-2006; Ord. 2015-01, passed 1-26-2015) Penalty, see §
56.999