A. Information and data obtained from reports, questionnaires, permit applications, permits and monitoring programs and from inspections shall be available to the public or other governmental agency without restriction unless the user specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that the release of such information would divulge information, processes or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user.
B. When requested by the user furnishing a report, portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets or secret processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public, except upon written request to governmental agencies through the Freedom of Information Act for uses related to this chapter, the national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit, state disposal system permit and/or the pretreatment program; provided, however, that such portions of a report shall be available for use by EPA, the state or any state agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Data on wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information. Information accepted by the city as confidential shall not be transmitted to the general public by the city until and unless a ten (10) day notification is given to the user. (Ord. 4261, 10-6-1997)