R 299.2959 Emergency measures, reports to department.

Rule 59. (1) If a breakdown of a sewerage system or system component or an emergency situation results in the diversion from or bypass of facilities necessary for the effective collection, transportation, or treatment of the wastes and in the discharge of pollutants in excess of those authorized by a discharge permit issued by the department under the act, the system owner shall take all necessary measures to correct the breakdown or emergency and eliminate or reduce the discharge of excessive pollutants. (2) The owner of a sewerage system that discharges, or allows to be discharged, excessive pollutant to the waters of the state as a result of a facility breakdown or emergency shall notify the division promptly. The owner shall supplement the notice by a written report filed with the division within 72 hours outlining the cause, its discovery, and the corrective actions taken to minimize adverse impact to the waters of the state, restore facilities to operative condition, and eliminate the need for future diversion or bypass. This rule does not supersede, rescind, or otherwise alter another existing or future procedure, rule, or statute pertaining to pollution of the waters of the state.