§ 8-61. Notification of accidental discharges and spills.
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Notwithstanding other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a
facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation
has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting
or may result in illegal discharges or pollutants discharging into storm water, the
storm drain system, or state waters said person shall take all necessary steps to
ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of such release. In the event of such
a release of hazardous materials, said person shall immediately notify emergency response
agencies of the occurrence via emergency dispatch services (911). In the event of
a release of non-hazardous materials, said person shall notify the authorized enforcement
agency in person, by phone, fax, or email no later than the next business day. Notifications
in person or by phone shall be confirmed by written notice addressed and mailed to
the attention of the Stormwater Division, Okaloosa County Public Works, 1759 South
Ferdon Blvd., Crestview, FL 32536, within three business days of phone notice. If
the discharge of prohibited materials emanates from a commercial or industrial establishment,
the owner or operator of such establishment shall also retain an on-site record of
the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall
be retained for at least three years.
(Ord. No. 11-13, § 11, 9-20-11)
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