The authorized enforcement officer is authorized to issue the following administrative orders at any time they deem such action appropriate to secure timely and effective compliance with this chapter or a discharge permit or order issued pursuant to this chapter, whether or not any previous notifications of violation have been provided to the user.
(A) Cease and desist order. The authorized enforcement officer may issue an order to cease and desist a violation or an action or inaction which threatens a violation and to direct the user to comply forthwith or to take such appropriate remedial or preventive action as may be needed to properly address the violation or threatened violation, including halting operations and terminating the discharge.
(B) Compliance order. The authorized enforcement officer may issue an order requiring a user to provide within a specified period of time, such treatment, pretreatment or discharge control facilities or related appurtenances as are necessary to correct a violation or to prevent a threatened violation. A compliance order may also direct that a user provide improved operation and maintenance of existing discharge facilities, conduct additional self-monitoring or submit appropriate reports or management plans.
(C) Show cause order. The authorized enforcement officer may issue an order to show cause why a proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for a meeting, the proposed enforcement action and the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why the proposed enforcement action should not be taken. Whether or not a duly notified user appears as noticed, additional enforcement action may be initiated.
(D) Consent order. The authorized enforcement officer may enter into consent orders, assurances of voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with a user. Such orders shall include specific actions to be taken by the user and specific time frames to correct a violation or to remove the threat of a violation.
(Ord. passed 2-21-06)