(A) Mandatory permits. All significant industrial users proposing to connect or to commence a new discharge to the wastewater disposal system shall obtain a wastewater discharge permit before connecting to or discharging into the wastewater system. All existing significant industrial users or industrial users subject to federal pretreatment standards under Section 307 (b) and (c) of the Act, connected to or discharging into the wastewater disposal system shall obtain a wastewater discharge permit within 90 days after the effective date of this subchapter.
(B) Permit application. Users required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit shall complete and file with the Director of Engineering, an application in the form prescribed by the Engineer, and accompanied by a fee as set by the City Council. Significant industrial users shall apply for a wastewater discharge permit within 30 days after the effective date of this subchapter, and proposed new users shall apply at least 90 days prior to connecting or discharging to the wastewater disposal system. In support of the application, the user shall submit, in units and terms appropriate for evaluation, the following information:
(1) Name, address and location (if different from address);
(2) SIC number according to the Standards Industrial Classification Manual, Bureau of Budget, 1972, as amended;
(3) Wastewater constituents and characteristics including, but not limited to those governed herein as determined by a reliable analytical laboratory; sampling and analysis shall be performed in accordance with procedures established in the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, published by the American Public Health Association;
(4) Time and duration of discharge;
(5) Average daily wastewater flow rates, including daily wastewater flow rates, including daily, monthly and seasonal variations, if any;
(6) Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans and details to show all sewers, sewer connections and appurtenances by the size, location and elevation; if available on existing facilities;
(7) Description of activities, facilities and plant processes on the premises including all materials which are or could be discharged;
(8) Where known, the nature and concentration of any pollutants in the discharge which are limited by any city, state or federal pretreatment standards, and for existing discharges, a statement regarding whether or not the pretreatment standards are being met on a consistent basis and if not, whether additional operation and maintenance and/or additional pretreatment is required for the user to meet applicable pretreatment standards; and
(9) Any other information as may be deemed by the Director of Engineering to be necessary to evaluate the permit application. The Director of Engineering will evaluate the date furnished by the user and may require additional information. After evaluation and acceptance of the data furnished, the city may issue a wastewater discharge permit subject to terms and conditions provided herein.
(C) Permit conditions. Wastewater discharge permits shall be expressly subject to all provisions of this subchapter and all other applicable regulations, user charges and fees established by the city. Permits shall contain the following:
(1) Limits on the average and maximum wastewater constituents and characteristics;
(2) Specifications for monitoring programs which may include sampling locations, frequency and method of sampling, number, types and standards for tests and reporting schedule;
(3) Requirements for submission of technical reports or discharge reports;
(4) Requirements for notification to the Director of Engineering and Superintendent of any new introduction of wastewater constituents or any substantial change in volume or character of the wastewater constituents being introduced into the wastewater treatment system; and
(5) Requirements for notification of slug discharges to the Superintendent. Permits may contain the following:
(a) The unit charge or schedule of user charges and fees for the wastewater to be discharged to the wastewater disposal system;
(b) Limits on average and maximum rate and time of discharge or requirements for flow regulations and equalization;
(c) Requirements for installation and maintenance on inspection and sampling facilities;
(d) Requirements for installation, operation and maintenance of pretreatment facilities;
(e) Compliance schedules;
(f) Requirements for maintaining and retaining plant records relating to wastewater discharge as specified by the Director of Engineering, and affording the Director of Engineering and Superintendent access thereto; and
(g) Other conditions as deemed appropriate by the city to ensure compliance with this subchapter.
(D) Permit duration. Permits shall be issued for a specified time period, not to exceed five years. A permit may be issued for a period less than a year or may be stated to expire on a specific date. The user shall apply for permit reissuance a minimum of 90 days prior to the expiration of the user's existing permit. The terms and conditions of the permit may be subject to modification by the city during the term of the permit as limitations or requirements identified herein are modified or other just cause exists. The user shall be informed of any proposed changes in his permit at least 120 days prior to the effective date of change. Any changes or new conditions in the permit shall include a reasonable time schedule for compliance.
(E) Permit transfer. Wastewater discharge permits are issued to a specific user for a specific operation. A wastewater discharge permit may be reassigned to a new owner, new user, at the same premises. Any succeeding owner or user shall comply with the terms and conditions of the existing permit.
(`86 Code, § 3.32)