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August 19, 2013 (Regular Meeting) Page 1713 (a) A local limit exists for each pollutant discharged and the user was in compliance with each limit directly prior to, and during, the pass through or interference; or (b) No Local limit exists, but the discharge did not change substantially in nature or constituents from the user's prior discharge when WSACC was regularly in compliance with its NPDES permit, and in the case of interference, was in compliance with applicable sludge use or disposal requirements. 11.3 Bypass (a) A user may allow any bypass to occur which does not cause pretreatment standards or requirements to be violated, but only if it also is for essential maintenance to assure efficient operation. These bypasses are not subject to the provision of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. ®' (c) (1) If a user knows in advance of the need for a bypass, it shall submit prior notice to the Executive Director at least ten (10) days before the date of the bypass, if possible. (2) A user shall submit oral notice to the Executive Director of an unanticipated bypass that exceeds applicable pretreatment standards within twenty -four (24) hours from the time it becomes aware of the bypass. A written submission shall also be provided within five (5) days of this time the user becomes aware of the bypass. The written submission shall contain a description of the bypass and its cause; the duration of the bypass, including exact dates and times, and, if the bypass has not been corrected, the anticipated time it is expected to continue; and steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent reoccurrence of the bypass. The Executive Director may waive the written report on a case -by -case basis if the oral report has been received within twenty -four (24) hours. (1) Bypass is prohibited, and the Executive Director may take an enforcement action against a user for a bypass, unless (i) Bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage; (ii) There were no feasible alternatives to the bypass, such as the use of auxiliary treatment facilities, retention of untreated wastes, or maintenance during normal periods of equipment downtime. This condition is not satisfied if adequate back -up equipment should have been installed in the exercise of reasonable engineering judgment to prevent a bypass which occurred during normal periods of equipment downtime or preventive maintenance; and (iii) The user submitted notices as required under paragraph (b) of this section. (2) The Executive Director may approve an anticipated bypass, after considering its adverse effects, if the Executive Director determines that it will meet the three conditions listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this section. SECTION 12 - RECONNECTION OF UTILITY SERVICE AFTER TERMINATION (a) Any person applying for water or sewer service after the termination of water or sewer service pursuant to any provision of this ordinance shall