(A) Information and data on a user obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, 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 POTW Director/Superintendent, that the release of such information would divulge information, processes, or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user, pursuant to G.S. § 132-1.2. Any such request must be asserted at the time of submission of the information or data.
(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 for inspection by the public, but shall be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this division, the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit, non-discharge permit, and/or the pretreatment programs, or as otherwise authorized pursuant to G.S. Chapter 132; provided, however, that such portions 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. Wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information.
(C) All records relating to compliance with pretreatment standards shall be made available to officials of the approval authority and EPA upon request.
(Ord. 33-2002, passed 10-21-2002)