The following is a list of different types of violations, by category. This list is not inclusive, but serves as a general list of anticipated types of noncompliance. The user’s permit, this chapter, and state and federal regulations serve as additional references for pretreatment requirements.
(A) Unpermitted discharges. Users are responsible for obtaining and renewing permits, if required.
(B) Permit limits. Users are responsible for maintaining compliance with all effluent limits. The POTW will evaluate the extent of the limits violation(s). In determining the extent of violation(s), significant non-compliance (SNC) as defined by state and EPA regulations will be determined.
(C) Self-monitoring violations. A user who fails to adequately conduct all the monitoring required in the permit, including monitoring frequencies and sampling methods specified, is in violation. This includes a user who does not resample per their permit when a limit violation occurs.
(D) Reporting violations. A user who fails to provide information (such as, self monitoring reports) required in their permit or this chapter in the required time frame is in violation. Late or incomplete reports will also be considered violations. A SIU who submits a report more than 30 days late is possibly considered in SNC.
(E) Permit conditions. Failure to apply or reapply for a permit is considered a violation. Users who violate the general or other conditions (such as, slug loading, dilution prohibition) outlined in their permits or this chapter shall be considered to be in violation.
(F) Enforcement orders. Failure to meet the requirements of an order (such as, interim limits, milestone dates), whether the order was entered into voluntarily or mandated by the POTW, shall be considered a violation. Missing a scheduled compliance milestone by more than 90 days is considered SNC.
(Ord. passed 7-29-2008)