§ 15.60.190. Dangerous discharge—Emergency procedures.

A.

Telephone notification. Any person causing or suffering any discharge, whether accidental or not, which presents or may present an imminent or substantial endangerment to the health and welfare of persons or to the environment, or which is likely to cause interference with the POTW, shall notify the director or his designee immediately, within one hour of becoming aware of the discharge, by telephone.

B.

Written report. Within five days following such occurrence, the user shall provide the director with a detailed written report describing the cause of the dangerous discharge and 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 chapter or other applicable law.

C.

Notice to employees. A notice shall be permanently posted on the user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of a dangerous discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who may cause or suffer such dangerous discharge to occur are advised of the emergency notification procedure.

(Ord. BL2010-678 § 2, 2010; prior code § 40-1-188, Part II (a)—(c))