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5.6 Retorts of Potential Problems (a) In the case of any discharge, including, but not limited to, accidental discharges, discharges of a non- routine, episodic nature, a non - customary batch discharge, or a slug load, as defined in Section 1.2 (a) (54), that may cause potential problems for the POTW, the user shall immediately telephone and notify the POTW of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, type of waste, concentration and volume, if known, and corrective actions taken by the user. (b) Within five (5) days fol[owing such discharge, the user shall, unless waived by (lie Executive Du•ector, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the discharge and the treasures 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, natural resources, or any other damage to person or property; nor shall such notification relieve the user of any fines, penalties, or other liability which may be imposed pursuant to this ordinance. (c) A notice shall be permanently posted on the user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employee's who to call in the event of a discharge described in paragraph (a), above. Employers shall ensure that all employees, who may cause such a discharge to occur, are advised of the emergency notification procedure. (d) All SIUs are required to notify the POTW immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for spills and other accidental discharge, discharge of a non - routine, episodic nature, a non - customary batch discharge, or a slug load as defined in Section 1.2 (a) (54). (e) WSACC shall evaluate whether the industrial user needs a plan to prevent the recurrence of the discharge. Such a plan shall address, at a minimum., the requirements set forth in Section 2.8 (b) (1 -4). 5.7 Retorts from Unyerm'itted Users All users not required to obtain a wastewater discharge permit shall provide appropriate reports to the Executive Director as the Executive Director may require. All users classified as Non- Significant Categorical Industrial Users tinder Section [1.2(a)(54)(F)] shall provide appropriate reports to the [POTW Director] as the [POTW Director] may require. At a minimum, this shall include the Annual Certification of continuing to meet the Non- Significant Categorical Industrial User criteria as required under 40 CFR 403.12(q). 5.8 BSjjtff1l Notice or Violation /Repeat Sampling and Retorting (a) If sampling performed by a user indicates a violation of this ordinance and/or applicable wastewater discharge permit, the user must notify the Executive Director within twenty-four (24) hours of becoming aware of the violation. The user shall also repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the Executive Director within thirty (30) days after becoming aware of the violation. If allowed by the Executive Director, the user is not required to resample: (i) if the Executive Director monitors at the user's facility at least once a month; or (ii) if the Executive Director samples between the user's initial sampling and when the user receives the results of this sampling. (b) If the Executive Director has performed the sampling and analysis in lieu of the industrial user does 40 Attachment number 6 H -3 Page 295