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8-2-2: HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC MATERIALS:
   A.   Notification: Prior to storing or using hazardous or toxic materials on the airport, except that permitted under subsection C2 of this section, the responsible party must advise the city in writing and comply with all relevant lease provisions and this title.
   B.   Spills:
      1.   Insurance Requirements; Alternatives: Each person storing or using hazardous or toxic materials on the airport, except that permitted under subsection C2 of this section, shall maintain an escrow account; or provide insurance naming the city as an additional named insured; or post a performance bond with the city; or provide the personal guarantee of an individual with sufficient assets; or have sufficient assets to assure that any spill is completely cleaned up in accordance with federal, state and local standards. The amount required will vary depending on the type and amount of material stored and method of storage. The city shall determine the amount in each case, which shall be binding unless the affected party provides evidence in writing from an authoritative source (the EPA, a licensed commercial cleanup provider, etc.) that potential cleanup costs are less than the amount named, in which case the lesser amount will be required.
      2.   Notification: The responsible party shall notify the airport manager immediately if a spill or contamination occurs, and when any immediate hazard exists. The responsible party shall also notify the appropriate emergency services when any immediate hazard exists.
   C.   Storage:
      1.   Tanks: Any owner of a storage tank located on the airport presently or formerly containing hazardous or toxic materials shall advise the city of its location, maintain it in a safe condition so that leaks are prevented, immediately clean up any leaks, and otherwise comply with federal and state environmental protection laws.
      2.   Flammables: Except for five (5) gallons in national testing laboratory approved containers, or any amount in aircraft fuel tanks, no person shall store or allow to be stored flammable liquids, gases or similar material in hangars or buildings on the airport.
      3.   Oil: No person shall keep or store lubricating oils in or about the hangars unless stored in closed containers which meet national testing laboratory standards.
      4.   Hazardous And Toxic Materials: Hazardous and toxic materials shall be stored in a safe manner as determined by federal, state and local environmental and safety standards. Each tank owner and tank lessee shall submit to the city a copy of all compliance forms required by federal, state and local storage and use regulations.
   D.   Fuel Farms: No person shall operate or maintain a fuel farm at the airport unless he or she has entered into a valid written lease agreement for that activity.
   E.   Contamination Prohibited: No person shall store, use or dispose of hazardous or toxic materials in any manner that will allow them to contaminate the air, ground or water supply at the airport.
   F.   Oil Dumping: No person shall dump or drain oil on the ground at the airport, nor in the storm drains.
(Ord. 2005-45, 7-19-2005)