§ 5.10.080. Accidental discharge/slug control.

All significant industrial users (SIUs) shall be evaluated by the POTW to determine the need for a slug control plan at least once or whenever a major change occurs at the facility. Where deemed necessary by the director, users shall develop and implement a plan to comply with 40 CFR 403.8(f)(1)(iii)(B)(6), 403.8(f)(2)(vi). Such a plan shall be made a part of the SIU permit and shall contain at least 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 a slug discharge or any changes at its facility affecting the potential for a slug discharges and procedures for follow-up written notification within five days;

(4)

If necessary, 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/or measures and equipment for emergency response; and

(5)

If necessary, follow-up practices to limit the damage suffered by the treatment plant or the environment.

(Ord. 5123 § 2 (part), 1993).

(Ord. No. 6227, § 4, 3-9-2015; Ord. No. 6282, § 3, 10-10-2016).