(a) In the event of a discharge, it is the responsibility of the user to immediately telephone and notify the County Department of Public Works, Environmental Management Division, and applicable Federal and State offices.
(b) The user shall promptly cease and desist, abate and clean up its discharges, spills, or pollutant releases. User shall also abate and clean up its release within 72 hours of notification from an authorized representative of the County. High risk spills shall be cleaned up immediately after the spill. Users shall abate uncontrolled sources of pollutants that could pose an environmental threat within 30 days of notification from an authorized representative of the County.
(c) Within five working days following a discharge to the storm drain system, the person or persons in charge of the material discharged shall submit a written report to the authorized representative. The report shall describe in detail the type, volume and cause of the discharge, corrective actions taken or to be taken, and measures to be taken to prevent future occurrences.
(d) A user’s compliance with Subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) shall not relieve the user of any fines or civil penalties incurred as a result of such discharge, or any other liability which may be imposed by this Chapter or other applicable laws.
(e) Each user shall permanently post a notice in a conspicuous place where notices to employees of the user are customarily posted, advising employees whom to contact in the event of a discharge. Each user shall ensure that all employees are advised of these emergency notification procedures.
(Ord. 3105, passed - -1986; Readopted by Ord. 3587, passed - -1994; Am. Ord. 4364, passed - -2019)