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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Chapter 13.03A
Section 13.03A.0407
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03A Pretreatment

Article IV. Reporting Requirements

Section 13.03A.0407 Notice of Potential Problems, Accidental Spills, Slug Loads [4.7]
  1. In the case of an accidental spill or slug load, the user shall immediately telephone and notify the Plant Manager of the incident. This notification shall include the location of the discharge, date and time thereof, type of waste, concentration and volume, and corrective actions taken by the user. The user must pay any costs incurred by the City to remediate the spill or discharge, including out of pocket and in-house time and expense costs, fish kills, environmental remediation, other damages to person or property, as well as any applicable fines and penalties from any regulatory agency. Service charges or costs incurred by the City shall be invoiced to the customer from which the accidental spill or slug load originated. This shall not limit any right of recovery of such damages, expenses, fines and penalties against any other responsible party.
  1. Within five days following an accidental spill or slug load, the user shall, unless waived by the Plant Manager, submit a detailed written report describing the cause(s) of the accidental spill or slug load and the measures to be taken by the user to prevent similar future occurrences. All submittals under this section must be signed as provided in SMC 13.03A.0305(A) and accompanied by a review fee as provided in SMC 13.03A.1401.
  1. A notice shall be permanently posted on the user’s bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees who to call in the event of an accidental spill or slug load. Employers shall ensure that all employees who could cause or might be aware of an accidental spill or slug load occurring are advised of the emergency notification procedure. (Cross reference: SMC 13.03A.0211).
  1. Significant Industrial Users are required to notify the Plant Manager immediately of any changes at its facility affecting the potential for a slug load.
  1. Failure to pay any fees, costs or assessments associated with potential problems, accidental spills and/or slug loads may result in revocation of permit or termination of service.

NOTE: Bracketed enumerations reference the numbering in the EPA Region 10 Model Ordinance of March 27, 2012.

Date Passed: Monday, November 9, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

ORD C35961 Section 43