When requested by the City Manager, a user must submit information on the nature and characteristics of its wastewater. The City Manager is authorized to prepare a form for this purpose and may periodically require users to update this information in accordance with section 4.014.
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)
(1) 
No significant industrial user shall discharge wastewater into the POTW without first obtaining an individual wastewater discharge permit from the City Manager, except that a significant industrial user that has filed a timely application pursuant to sections 4.019 through 4.024 may continue to discharge for the time period specified therein.
(2) 
The City Manager may require other users to obtain individual wastewater discharge permits as necessary to carry out the purposes of the Industrial Pretreatment Code. Any user that is informed by the City Manager that it is required to obtain an individual wastewater discharge permit shall do so in accordance with section 4.021.
(3) 
Any violation of the terms and conditions of an individual wastewater discharge permit shall be deemed a violation of the Industrial Pretreatment Code and subjects the wastewater discharge permittee to the sanctions set out in sections 4.064 through 4.080. Obtaining an individual wastewater discharge permit does not relieve a permittee of its obligation to comply with all federal and state pretreatment standards or requirements or with any other requirements of federal, state, and local law.
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)
(1) 
Users notified by the City Manager shall apply for an individual wastewater discharge permit 90 days prior to:
(a) 
Commencing discharge at a new connection where the discharge characteristics will meet the definition of a SIU;
(b) 
Establishing a new point of discharge or making a substantial change in the volume or character of its discharge or process at a facility with an existing connection that will meet the definition of a SIU; or
(c) 
Establishing a process or modifying a process that would then be subject to categorical pretreatment standards.
(2) 
Any users that do not meet the conditions above shall apply for an individual wastewater discharge permit within 60 days of being notified by the City Manager of meeting the definition of a SIU.
(3) 
A user with an existing individual wastewater discharge permit proposing to establish a new point of discharge or make a substantial change in the volume or character of its discharge or process, shall apply for an amended permit and may discharge only in conformity with its existing permit until the permit is modified.
(4) 
A user with an existing individual wastewater discharge permit that wishes to continue operations or discharges covered under the permit after expiration shall apply for a new individual wastewater discharge permit a minimum of 90 days prior the expiration of the existing permit.
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)
(1) 
All users required to obtain an individual wastewater discharge permit must submit a permit application on forms provided by the City. The City Manager may require users to submit all or some of the following information as part of a permit application:
(a) 
Identifying Information.
(i) 
The name and address of the facility, including the name of the operator and owner;
(ii) 
Contact information, description of activities, facilities, and plant production processes on the premises;
(iii) 
SIC number and/or NAICS.
(b) 
Environmental Permits. A list of any environmental control permits held by or for the facility and/or copies of any state or federal licenses issued to the applicant related to the transportation of wastewater, storm water, or other liquid waste.
(c) 
Description of Operations.
(i) 
A description of activities, facilities, plant processes and products produced on the premises including a general description of types and quantities of all materials which are or could be discharged into the POTW;
(ii) 
Types of wastes generated, and a list of all raw materials and chemicals used or stored at the facility which are, or could accidentally or intentionally be, discharged to the POTW;
(iii) 
Number and type of employees, hours of operation, and proposed or actual hours of operation;
(iv) 
Type and amount of raw materials and chemicals processed (average and maximum per day) and stored;
(v) 
Water source, water use, water use distribution throughout the facility and wastewater flow rates;
(vi) 
Site plans, floor plans, mechanical and plumbing plans, and details to show all sewers, floor drains, and appurtenances by size, location, and elevation, and all points of discharge;
(vii) 
Any pertinent special agreements between the applicant and the City concerning treatment of discharges, special user charges or rates, or any other information deemed necessary by the City Manager;
(viii) 
A list of wastewater pollutants and their characteristics actually or potentially discharged at the applicable plant site including pollutant measurements if requested by the City;
(ix) 
A description of activities and methods of collection, transportation, storage, and discharge of wastewater, stormwater, or other liquid waste;
(x) 
A description of transportation and storage facilities;
(xi) 
A list of all vehicles that the applicant wishes to authorize to discharge into the POTW including vehicle make/model, vehicle license numbers, vehicle numbers, total tank capacity, and type of waste hauled; and
(xii) 
Proof of adequate general liability and property damage insurance.
(d) 
Time and duration of discharges.
(e) 
The location for monitoring all wastes covered by the permit.
(f) 
A description of spill prevention measures or plans which are currently in place.
(g) 
Flow Measurement. Information providing a description of flow monitoring and wastewater sampling equipment to be installed and methods to be used.
(h) 
Any other information as may be deemed necessary by the City Manager to evaluate the permit application.
(2) 
Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be processed and will be returned to the user for revision.
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)
(1) 
All wastewater discharge permit applications, user reports and certification statements must be signed by an authorized representative of the user and contain the certification statement in section 4.052.
(2) 
If the designation of an authorized representative is no longer accurate because a different individual or position has responsibility for the overall operation of the facility or overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company, a new written authorization satisfying the requirements of this section must be submitted to the City Manager prior to or together with any reports to be signed by an authorized representative.
(3) 
A facility determined to be a non-significant categorical industrial user by the City Manager pursuant to the definition in section 4.005 annually submit the signed certification statement in section 4.052(2).
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)
The City Manager will evaluate the data furnished by the user and may require additional information. Within 60 days of receipt of a complete permit application, the City Manager will determine whether to issue an individual wastewater discharge permit. The City Manager may deny any application for an individual wastewater discharge permit.
(Ord. No. 6457, 5/15/2023)