Enactment and enforcement of this chapter and
the Industrial Pretreatment Program requires stringent methodology
for information gathering, recordkeeping and updating of files and
the issuance of wastewater discharge permits pertinent to industrial
users.
A. It shall be the duty of the City Engineer's Office
to organize, coordinate and maintain communications with and between
all industries and agencies relevant to compliance with these regulations.
B. Files shall be kept by the City Engineer's office
on all industries discharging into the POTW. Said files shall include:
(1) Name, address and property description of the industry.
(2) Name and phone number of contact person(s).
(3) Fast report on significant industries (SIU's only).
C. Said files shall be reviewed and upgraded no less
than every three calendar years.
D. In order to assure that files are kept timely and
complete, communication shall be maintained and the names and addresses
of new commercial/industrial applicants/accounts shall be received
from the Water Department, Building Department and Planning Department.
Periodic review of alternate source material such as telephone and
city directories shall also be utilized in maintaining accurate and
current files.
[Amended 12-16-1999 by L.L. No. 2-2000, approved
1-3-2000; 3-5-2019 by L.L. No. 1-2019, approved 3-19-2019]
E. Users identified as SIU's shall be required to submit
self-monitoring reports on a schedule to be determined by the City
Engineer on a case by case basis. Violations shall be identified and
noted even if no action is to be taken. If reports indicate that enforcement
action is needed, such action shall be carried out by the City Engineer's
office in strict compliance with established procedures and this chapter.
F. Responses to violations shall take into consideration
the following:
(1) Magnitude of the violation.
(2) Duration of the violation.
(3) Effect of the violation on receiving waters.
(4) Effect of the violation on the POTW.
(5) Compliance history of the user.
G. Enforcement responses shall be in accordance with
guidelines set forth in the EPA publication Guidance for Developing
Control Authority Response Plans and the City of Kingston's enforcement
response plan.
H. In coordination with the personnel of the Kingston
wastewater treatment plant, the City Engineer's Office shall investigate
all instances of noncompliance.
I. Industrial user facility site inspections shall take
place once a year, and sampling at each discharge site shall take
place at least twice a year. Such sampling may be escalated at the
discretion of the City Engineer, as deemed necessary.
The City of Kingston shall provide whatever
level of funding is necessary as determined and recommended by the
City Engineer to fully and effectively implement a comprehensive Industrial
Pretreatment Program, as set forth in this chapter and fully comply
with all requisites of CFR Part 403.