28 - Article III Chapter 34 Wastewater Discharge and Disposal Revisions

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submitted to the city for review, and shall be approved by the city before construction of the facility. No user who commences contribution to the POTW after the effective date of this article shall be permitted to introduce pollutants into the system until accidental discharge procedures have been approved by the city. Plans approved by or on file with state or federal agencies will be considered sufficient to meet article requirements if reviewed by and on file with the city. Users required to have such plans must review the plan every three (3) years and make such changes as needed to comply with this section and any applicable state and federal laws concerning such plans. Review and approval of such plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the industrial user from the responsibility to modify the user's facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this article. Accidental spill and/or slug control plans shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) Description of discharge practices, including non -routine batch discharges; (2) Description of stored chemicals; (3) Procedures for immediately notifying the POTW of slug discharges, including any discharge that would violate a prohibition under 40 CFR 403.5(b), with procedures for follow-up written notification within five (5) days; (4) Procedures to prevent adverse impact from accidental spills, including inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site run-off, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants (including solvents) and equipment for emergency response. In the case of an accidental discharge, it is the responsibility of the user to immediately telephone and notify the POTW of the accident, specifying the following: (1) Location of point of discharge; (2) Type of waste or pollutant discharged; (3) Concentration and volume of discharge; and, (4) Corrective action taken at point of discharge. (b) In addition, within five (5) days following an accidental discharge, the user shall submit to the supervisor a detailed written report describing the cause of the discharge and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage to the POTW, fish kills or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, civil penalties or other liability which may be imposed by this article or other applicable law. (c) Furthermore, a notice shall be posted with other emergency telephone numbers advising designated employees whom to call in the event of a dangerous discharge. Employers shall Page 35 of 45