13.50.150 Notification of spills.
The owner, operator, or the person who has control of the source or location of any potential spill or release, which may result in a discharge that is not in compliance with this chapter, shall:
A. Have a written storm water pollution plan or a written corrective action plan utilizing BMPs for the involved facility.
B. Post notices to employees containing information about whom to contact and what procedures to follow in the event of an accidental discharge or spill.
C. In the event of a spill, promptly take all reasonable safety precautions including, if appropriate, calling 911 and completing the following steps:
1. Proceed with containment and cleanup in accordance with:
a. The orders of an involved health and safety agency, or if no such orders have been issued;
b. The orders of an authorized representative, or if no such orders have been issued;
c. The storm water pollution prevention plan or approved corrective action plan utilizing best management practices for the involved facility.
2. Notify the city engineer and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality of the release by telephone before noon of the next working day.
3. Provide written notification, within five working days, to the city engineer of the type, volume, cause of the discharge, corrective actions taken, and measures to be taken to prevent future occurrences. [Code 2006 § 14-1-14. Ord. 2007-17, 11-13-2007; Ord. 2014-06 § 1, 5-27-2014; Res. 2014-10 Exh. A, 5-27-2014; Ord. 2023-06 § 1, 9-12-2023. Formerly 13.50.140].