§ 5-6.604. Notification of Spills or Slug Loading.

(a)

In the event the discharger is unable to comply with any of the permit conditions due to a breakdown of equipment, accidents caused by human error or act of God, or the discharge will exceed the provision of this chapter, the discharger shall notify the City by immediately telephoning as soon as the discharger has knowledge of the incident.

(b)

The discharger shall confirm this notification in writing as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) working days from the telephone notification. The written notification shall state the date of the incident, the reasons for the discharge or spill, what steps were taken to correct the problem, and what steps are being taken to prevent the problem from recurring.

(c)

Such notification shall not relieve the user of any expense, loss, damage, or other liability which may be incurred as a result of damage or loss to the City or any other damage or loss to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fees or other liability which may be imposed by this chapter or other applicable law.

(Added by Ord. 3137-C.S., § 1, effective 6-17-99)