As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
DISCHARGE
Includes, but is not limited to, any spilling, leaching, pumping,
pouring, emitting, emptying, escaping, releasing, disposing, injecting or
dumping.
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Any materials of a solid, liquid or contained gaseous or semisolid
form which, because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or
infectious characteristics may cause or significantly contribute to an increase
in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible
illness or pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health
or the environment. Such material includes, but is not limited to, material
which is toxic, carcinogenic or flammable, or other material as set forth
in § 289.01(11), Wis. Stats., as amended from time to time. Such
material also includes irritants and strong sensitizers and materials which
generate pressure because of decomposition or heat. Toxic materials includes
containers and receptacles previously used in transportation, storage, use
or application or material described herein as hazardous material.
HAZARDOUS WASTE
Any solid waste as defined in § NR 500.03, Wis. Adm. Code,
as amended from time to time.
PERSON
Any individual, owner, operator, corporation, partnership or association.
Upon learning that a prohibited discharge, as set forth in this chapter,
has taken place, all persons shall immediately notify the City Police Department
of the time and place of the prohibited discharge and the substance discharged,
if known.
Except as otherwise provided, any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or any order, rule or regulation made hereunder, shall be subject to a penalty as provided Chapter
1, General Provisions, §
1-19.