The following definitions shall apply to this article:
AUTOMATIC GREASE RECOVERY UNIT (AGRU)
An indoor grease trap (a trap may also be referred to as
an interceptor) that separates grease from wastewater by active mechanical
or electrical means. Such traps are typically compact under-the-sink
units and should be as far away as possible from grease bearing (cleaning)
equipment like sinks, before exiting the building. See definition
of "grease trap."
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP)
The practices and procedures of a facility designed to prevent
or minimize environmental damage. BMPs include, but are not limited
to; treatment requirements, operating procedures, practices to control
spillage or leaks, and grease disposal.
FATS, OILS, AND GREASE (FOG)
Any fats, oils, and grease generated from the food preparation
process. All are sometimes referred to as "grease."
FOG DISCHARGE PERMIT
A permit issued by the Program Administrator authorizing
the discharge of wastewater to the public sanitary sewer system from
a FPE.
FOOD PREPARATION ESTABLISHMENTS (FPE)
Food preparation establishments are: a) facilities that are
regulated by the Meriden Health Department and are classified as a
Class 3 or Class 4 food service establishment, as defined by the State
Health Code; or b) other facilities that engage in similar cooking
methods that have the potential to produce fats, oils, and grease.
A Class 3 food service establishment shall be exempt from this article
if it does not employ frying, sauteing, baking or roasting of meats,
use of rotisseries, grills, smokers, or other methods that have the
potential to generate fats, oils, or grease.
GREASE DISPOSAL FACILITY (GDF)
A regional collection/transfer/disposal site approved in
accordance with the law for the disposal of FOG. This means a Department
of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) approved publicly/privately
owned treatment works that is for the separation and disposal of FOG
by incineration or other methods. Pursuant to Section 22a-174-33 of
the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies related to Title V source,
an in-state regional incinerator must have an operating permit that
lists FOG as a source of fuel.
GREASE TRAP
The term "grease trap" is used collectively to mean both
AGRUs and outdoor grease traps.
HAULER
Any person who collects the contents of a grease trap and
transports it to a grease disposal facility. A hauler may also provide
other services to food preparation establishments related to trap
maintenance.
MERIDEN PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (PUC)
The PUC of the City of Meriden with all the powers, purposes
and objectives as set forth in Chapter 103 of the General Statutes
of Connecticut, Revision of 1958 and amendments thereto or their designee.
NONRENDERABLE GREASE
Fats, oils, and grease generated from food preparation or
serving that has come in contact with water or other contaminants
shall prevent this FOG from being rendered. See "renderable grease."
OUTDOOR GREASE TRAP
A structure or device designed for the purpose of removing
and preventing FOG from entering the public sanitary sewer system.
These devices are often below-ground units built as two or three chamber
baffled tanks. Traps shall have at least one inspection hatch at grade
per chamber to facilitate inspection, cleaning and maintenance by
a Hauler. See definition of "grease trap."
PERMITTEE
The permittee represents the FPE and is authorized by the
issuance of a FOG discharge permit to initiate, create, originate,
or maintain a wastewater discharge from the FPE. The permittee shall
be the owner or his local designee.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, association, society, corporation,
or group.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (PA)
The PUC, or persons authorized by the PUC to conduct activities
related to this article including but not limited to: approve discharge
permits, approve variances, conduct facility inspections, and conduct
enforcement procedures.
PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
A sewer in which all owners of abutting properties have equal
rights and which is controlled by a public authority. Includes the
main pipe, manholes, other structures, and equipment appurtenant thereto
controlled and maintained by the PUC for the conveyance of sanitary
sewage.
RENDERABLE GREASE
The uncontaminated FOG from the food preparation process
that is free of impurities and has not come in contact with water
and can be recycled into products such as, but not limited to, animal
feed or cosmetics.