(A) Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility, activity or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility, activity or operation, has information of any known or suspected release of pollutants or non-stormwater discharges from that facility or operation which are resulting, or may result in, illicit discharges or pollutants discharging into stormwater, the municipal separate storm sewer system, state waters or waters of the United States, said person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment and cleanup of such release so as to minimize the effects of the discharge.
(B) In the event of such a release of hazardous materials, emergency response agencies, including the Putnam Township Fire Department and/or other appropriate agencies, shall be immediately notified.
(C) Said person shall notify the village’s authorized enforcement agency by phone, facsimile or in person no later than 24 hours of the nature, quantity and time of occurrence of the discharge. Notifications in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to the village within three business days of the phone or in person notice. If the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment, the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years. Said person shall also take immediate steps to ensure no recurrence of the discharge or spill.
(D) Failure to provide notification of a release as provided above is a violation of this chapter.
(Ord. 121, passed 8-26-2013) Penalty, see § 53.99