a. Spill Reporting. Any person who discharges, directly or indirectly into the MS4, any substance other than stormwater or an exempted discharge shall immediately report to the Schererville Fire Department, Schererville Public Works Department and MS4 operator. A written report shall be filed with the Schererville Fire Department, Schererville Public Works Department and IDEM, by the discharger, within five (5) days from the discharge event. The written report shall specify:
1. The composition of the discharge and the cause thereof;
2. The date, time, and estimated volume of the discharge;
3. All measures taken to clean up the accidental discharge, and all measures proposed to be taken to prevent any recurrence; and
4. The name and telephone number of the person making the report, and the name and telephone number of a person who may be contacted for additional information on the matter.
b. A properly reported accidental discharge shall be an affirmative defense to a civil enforcement proceeding brought under this ordinance. It shall not, however, be a defense to a legal action brought to obtain an injunction, to obtain recovery of costs or to obtain other relief because of or arising out of the discharge. A discharge shall be considered properly reported only if the discharger complies with all the requirements of this section. This requirement does not relieve discharger from notifying other entities as required by State or Federal regulations.
(Ord. No. 1708, 6-13-07)