NR 211.15(5) (5) Significant industrial users which are not subject to categorical pretreatment standards and which discharge to a POTW with a pretreatment program shall submit reports to the control authority at least twice per year. At a minimum, these reports shall describe the flow rate and concentration of pollutants in wastewater discharges, and shall be based on sampling and analysis performed in the period covered by the report. Sampling shall be conducted at the appropriate sampling location and shall be representative of conditions during the reporting period. If a user monitors any regulated pollutant more frequently than required by the control authority using procedures prescribed in sub. (8), the results of this monitoring shall be included in the report. In cases where a local limit requires compliance with best management practices or pollution prevention alternative, the user shall submit documentation required by the control authority to determine the compliance status of the user. Other industrial users not subject to categorical pretreatment standards shall submit reports according to the requirements of the control authority.

NR 211.15(6) (6) The industrial user shall notify the control authority, and the POTW if the POTW is not the control authority, in advance of any substantial change in the volume or character of the pollutants in the discharge, including changes in listed or characteristic hazardous wastes for which the industrial user has submitted initial notification according to s. NR 211.17. Industrial users shall immediately notify the POTW of any discharge that could cause problems at the POTW, such as any slug loading in violation of s. NR 211.10 (2) or of any changes at the facility affecting the potential for a slug discharge and the need for a slug control plan as required by s. NR 211.235 (4) (a).

NR 211.15(7) (7) If sampling and analysis performed by an industrial user indicates a violation, the industrial user shall notify the control authority within 24 hours of becoming aware of the violation. The industrial user shall repeat the sampling and analysis and submit the results of the repeat analysis to the control authority within 30 days after becoming aware of the violation, unless the control authority regularly performs sampling at the industrial user at least once per month or performed sampling at the industrial user between the time of the industrial user’s initial sampling and the time when the industrial user received the results of the initial sample. Where the control authority has performed the original sampling and analysis in lieu of the industrial user as allowed in sub. (9), the control authority shall perform the repeat sampling and analysis unless it notifies the user of the violation and requires the user to perform the repeat analysis.

NR 211.15(8) (8) 

NR 211.15(8)(a) (a) Analysis of the samples required by this section shall be performed in accordance with ch. NR 219. Laboratory test results for radiological samples submitted by the industrial user to the department shall be performed by a laboratory approved by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection. Other laboratory test results submitted by the industrial user to the department shall be performed by a laboratory certified or registered under ch. NR 149. Sample results submitted by the industrial user to the POTW need not be from a certified or registered laboratory. The following tests are excluded from this requirement:

NR 211.15(8)(a)1. 1. Temperature,

NR 211.15(8)(a)2. 2. Turbidity,

NR 211.15(8)(a)3. 3. Bacteria tests in wastewater effluent,

NR 211.15(8)(a)4. 4. pH,

NR 211.15(8)(a)5. 5. Chlorine residual,

NR 211.15(8)(a)6. 6. Specific conductance,

NR 211.15(8)(a)7. 7. Flow measurements.

NR 211.15(8)(b) (b) Any industrial user subject to the reporting requirements established in this section shall maintain records of all information resulting from all monitoring activities. Such records shall include for all samples:

NR 211.15(8)(b)1. 1. The date, exact place, method, and time of sampling and the names of the person or persons taking the samples;

NR 211.15(8)(b)2. 2. The dates the analyses were performed;

NR 211.15(8)(b)3. 3. The name of the person who performed the analyses;

NR 211.15(8)(b)4. 4. The analytical techniques or methods used; and

NR 211.15(8)(b)5. 5. The results of the analyses.

NR 211.15(8)(c) (c) Any industrial user subject to the reporting requirements established in this section shall retain for a minimum of 3 years all records of monitoring activities and results, whether or not such monitoring activities are required by this section, and shall make such records available for inspection and copying by EPA, the department, and the receiving POTW. This period for retaining records shall be extended during the pendency of any litigation to which the industrial user or the POTW into which the industrial user discharges is a party, or when requested by the department or EPA.

NR 211.15(9) (9) 

NR 211.15(9)(a) (a) Sampling and analysis may be performed by the control authority instead of the industrial user. When the control authority collects all of the information required for a report, the control authority may not require the industrial user to submit the report.

NR 211.15(9)(b) (b) The control authority may require the installation of sampling manholes or other monitoring devices necessary for the collection of representative samples by either the industrial user or the control authority.

NR 211.15(10) (10) 

NR 211.15(10)(a) (a) The reports containing analytical data required by this section shall include the following certification signed by a person specified by par. (b), (c) or (d):

I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.

NR 211.15(10)(b) (b) If the industrial user is a corporation, the certification in par. (a) shall be signed by:

NR 211.15(10)(b)1. 1. A president, secretary, treasurer, vice-president in charge of a principal business function or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions for the corporation;

NR 211.15(10)(b)2. 2. The manager of one or more manufacturing facilities provided the manager is authorized to make decisions which govern the operation of the facility, make major capital investment recommendations, initiate and direct comprehensive measures to assure long-term compliance with environmental laws, can ensure the necessary systems are established to gather complete and accurate information for the report and where authority to sign documents has been delegated to the manager according to the corporation’s procedures; or

NR 211.15(10)(b)3. 3. A representative of a person described in subd. 1. or 2. if the representative has been authorized according to par. (e).