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3. All steps taken or planned to reduce, eliminate, and prevent recurrence of such an upset. B. An industrial user which complies with the notification provisions of this Section in a timely manner shall have an affirmative defense to any enforcement action brought by the Superintendent for any noncompliance with this Ordinance, or an order or permit issued hereunder by the user, which arises out of violations attributable to and alleged to have occurred during the period of the documented and verified upset. (2) Treatment Bypasses A. A bypass of the treatment system is prohibited unless all of the following conditions are met: 1. The bypass was unavoidable to prevent loss of life, personal injury, or severe property damage; 2. There was no feasible alterative to the bypass, including the use of auxiliary treatment or retention of the wastewater; and 3. The industrial user properly notified the Superintendent as described in paragraph B.below. B. Industrial users must provide immediate notice to the Superintendent upon discovery of an unanticipated bypass. If necessary, the Superintendent may require the industrial user to submit a written report explaining the cause(s),nature, and duration of the bypass, and the steps being taken to prevent its recurrence. C. An industrial user may allow a bypass to occur which does not cause pretreatment standards or requirements to be violated but only if it is for essential maintenance to ensure efficient operation of the treatment system. Industrial users anticipating a bypass must submit notice to the Superintendent at least 10 days in advance. The Superintendent may only approve the anticipated bypass if the circumstances satisfy those set forth in paragraph A. above." SECTION 9: An Ordinance or part of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed. Section 10: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law. - 15 -