Wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by the city. Permits shall contain the following:
(A) Limits on wastewater constituents and characteristics;
(B) Limits on the rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization;
(C) Requirements for installation and maintenance of inspection and sampling facilities;
(D) Monitoring and reporting requirements, based on federal, state, and local regulations:
(1) List of pollutants (including best management practices) to be monitored;
(2) Sampling location(s);
(3) Sampling frequency;
(4) Sample type; and
(5) Deadlines, frequencies, and further instructions for submitting self-monitoring results to the city;
(E) Schedule of compliance;
(F) Notification requirements for accidental discharges, upsets and substantial changes in discharge; and
(G) Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the city to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(H) Provisions for Best Management Practices as an enforceable limit.
(I) Requirements to control slug discharges, if determined by the Superintendent to be necessary. If a slug load discharge control plan is determined to be required, the plan must be specifically referenced or otherwise incorporated into the IU's control mechanism permit. The review period for slug discharge control plans shall be once per permit cycle. If the POTW decides that a slug plan is needed, the plan shall, at a minimum, contain the following elements:
(1) Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
(2) Description of stored chemicals;
(3) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of slug discharges, including any discharge that would violate a prohibition under paragraph (B) or rule 3745-3-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code, with procedures for follow-up written notification within five days; and
(4) If necessary, procedures to prevent adverse impact from accidental spills, including inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of wastewater discharge, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents), or measures and equipment for emergency response.
(J) Each user must notify the Superintendent of any significant changes to the user's operations or system that affects the potential of a slug discharge, which might alter the nature, quality, or volume of its wastewater at least 30 calendar days before the change.
(K) A wastewater discharge permit shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five years from the effective date of the permit. A wastewater discharge permit may be issued for a period less than five years, at the discretion of the Superintendent. Each wastewater discharge permit will indicate a specific date upon which it will expire.
(L) A statement that the wastewater discharge permit is non-transferable without prior notification to the city in accordance with division (O), and provisions for furnishing the new owner or operator with a copy of the existing wastewater discharge permit.
(M) A statement that the permittee shall comply with the record-keeping requirements specified in § 51.89.
(N) A statement of applicable civil and criminal penalties for violation of pretreatment standards and requirements, and any applicable compliance schedule. Such schedule may not extend the time for compliance beyond that required by applicable federal, state, or local law.
(O) Individual wastewater discharge permit re-issuance. A user with an expiring individual wastewater discharge permit shall apply for individual wastewater discharge permit re-issuance by submitting a complete permit application, a minimum of 180 days prior to the expiration of the user’s existing individual wastewater discharge permit.
(‘97 Code, § 51.37) (Ord. 5-90, passed 1-15-90; Am. Ord. 54-91, passed 11-18-91; Am. Ord. 4-09, passed 4-20-09; Am. Ord. 21-12, passed 10-16-12; Am. Ord. 3-19, passed 6-4-19; Am. Ord. 10-22, passed 11-1-22)