GENERAL32511 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

A. Definitions (Continued) P~T 2 Page 5 of 40 Permit No.: CO-0034665 b. Constant time interval between samples, sample volume proportional to total flow (volume) since last sample. For the first sample, the flow rate at the time the sample was collected may be used; c. Constant sample volume, time interval between samples proportional to flow (i.e., sample taken every "X" gallons of flow); and, d. Continuous collection of sample, with sample collection rate proportional to flow rate. 5. A "grab" sample, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single "dip and take" sample collected at a representative point in the discharge stream. 6. An "instantaneous" measurement, for monitoring requirements, is defined as a single reading, observation, or measurement. 7. "Upset" means an exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with technology-based permit effluent limitations because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. 8. "Bypass" means the intentional diversion of waste streams from any portion of a treatment facility. 9. ^Severe property damage" means substantial physical damage to property, damage to the treatment facilities which causes them to become inoperable, or substantial and permanent loss of natural resources which can reasonably be expected to occur in the absence of a bypass. Severe property damage does not mean economic lose caused by delays in production. 10. "Director" means Director of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's water Management Division. 11. "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency.