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The director is authorized to issue the following administrative orders at any time he/she deem such action appropriate to secure timely and effective compliance with this chapter or a discharge permit or order issued pursuant to this chapter, whether or not any previous notifications of violation have been provided to the user. (1)
Cease and desist order: The director may issue an order to cease and desist a violation or an action or inaction which threatens a violation and to direct the user to comply forthwith or to take such appropriate remedial or preventive action as may be needed to properly address the violation or threatened violation, including halting operations and terminating the discharge.
(2)
Consent order: The director may enter into consent orders, assurances of voluntary compliance, or other similar documents establishing an agreement with a user. Such orders shall include specific actions to be taken by the user and specific time frames to correct a violation or to remove the threat of a violation. A consent order may also direct that a user provide improved operation and maintenance of existing discharge facilities, conduct additional self-monitoring or submit appropriate reports or management plans.
(Ord. of 1-24-11(2))