(A) The Director may suspend a permit if the suspension is necessary to terminate a discharge which is in violation of any provision of this chapter; provided, that a notice of violation has been served on the user and the time designated therein to correct the violation has expired.
(B) The Director may suspend a permit upon informal notice only, if immediate suspension is necessary to terminate a discharge which presents an imminent hazard to the local environment and/or public health, to the city's sewer system or to city personnel or the termination of which is reasonably required to preserve the public health, safety or welfare.
(C) Any person notified of the suspension of the industrial wastewater discharge permit must immediately stop or eliminate the discharge of the specified wastewater or other material into the city's sewer system. In the event of a failure of the person to comply voluntarily with the suspension order, the city must take such steps as deemed necessary, including, without limitation, immediate severance of the sewer connection, to prevent or minimize damage to the city's sewer system or endangerment of any individuals.
(D) The Director must reinstate a permit suspended hereunder upon proof of the user's compliance with the notice of violation and with the requirements of this chapter. A detailed written statement submitted by the user describing the causes of the harmful contribution and the measures taken to prevent any future occurrence must be submitted to the city within 15 days of the date of occurrence.
(Ord. 1093, passed 2-17-04)