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specifically requests and is able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Director that the release of such information would divulge information, processes or methods of production entitled to protection as trade secrets of the user. Any such request must be asserted at the time of submission of the information or data. (b) To the extent permitted by applicable law, when requested by the person furnishing a report, the portions of a report which might disclose trade secrets processes shall not be made available for inspection by the public but shall be made available upon written request to governmental agencies for uses related to this ordinance, NPDES permit, State Disposal System permit and/or the Pretreatment Programs; provided, however, that such portions of a report shall be available for use by the State or any state agency in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the report. Wastewater constituents and characteristics will not be recognized as confidential information. (c) All records relating to compliance with Pretreatment standards shall be made available to officials of the Approval Authority and EPA upon request. SECTION 8 - ENFORCEMENT 8.1 Administrative Remedies (a) Notification of Violation Whenever the Executive Director or his designee finds that any industrial user has violated or is violating any provision of this ordinance, wastewater discharge permit, or any prohibition, limitation or requirements contained therein or any other pretreatment requirement or standard, the Executive Director may serve upon such person a written notice stating the nature of the violation. Within 30 days from the date of this notice, an explanation for the violation and a plan for the satisfactory correction thereof shall be submitted to WSACC by the user. Submission of this plan does not relieve the discharger of liability for any violations occurring before or after receipt of the notice of violation. Nothing in this section may be construed to require WSACC to issue an NOV before taking any action, including emergency actions or any other enforcement actions. (b) Consent Orders The Executive Director is hereby empowered to enter into consent orders, assurances of voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with the person responsible for the noncompliance with any provision of this ordinance, the wastewater discharge permit or any other pretreatment requirement or standard. Such orders will include specific action to be taken by the discharger to correct the noncompliance within a time period also specified by the order. Consent orders shall have the same force and effect as an administrative order issued pursuant to Section 8.1 (d) below. (c) Show Cause I3earin The Executive Director may order any industrial user who causes or is responsible for an unauthorized discharge, has violated this ordinance or is in noncompliance with a wastewater discharge permit to show cause why a proposed enforcement action should not be taken. In the event the Executive Director determines that a show cause order should be issued, a notice shall be served on the user specifying the time and place for the hearing, the proposed enforcement action, the reasons for such action, and a request that the user show cause why this proposed enforcement action should not be taken. The notice of the hearing shall be served personally or by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) at least ten (10) days before the hearing. Service may be made on any agent or officer of a corporation. The Executive Director shall review the evidence presented at the hearing and determine whether the proposed 45 Attachment number 7 H -3 Page 300