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City Council to consider proposed modifications
In 2001, there were more than 800 sanitary sewer
overflows in the City of Atlanta. Many of these overflows were directly related
to the improper disposal of fats, oils and grease (FOGs). These overflows are
costly in both dollars and environmental pollution. In 2001, the Atlanta City
Council passed an ordinance establishing the City’s grease permitting program.
Grease permit compliance is required of all food service establishments,
including restaurants, institutional cafeterias (hospitals, schools, etc.),
taverns, food vending vehicles and other establishments that prepare and serve
meals and other edible products. The Department of Watershed Management is
responsible for monitoring and enforcement of the grease permits.
The Department of Watershed Management is proposing
important changes to the Grease Ordinance to improve the effectiveness of the
City’s Grease Management Program. The proposed changes include:
- Fee Structure Increases
- 0 to 5 traps fee increases from $100 to
$300
- 6 to 60 traps maximum fee is $3,600 (6
venues)
- Reinspection Fee -- $50
- Alternative Sampling for Non-Trap
Facilities
- 100 ppm standard for discharge to
system
- Reduced Trap Maintenance
Requirements
- 15 days to 60 days maximum or as
required
- Commercial Waste Transportation Permits,
Inspections & Penalties for Haulers
- Annual Cost for Personnel and
Equipment
- 12 employees
- 9 sampling vehicles and
equipment
$647,000 (2003) + Future Salary
Incr.
- Annual
Revenue Generation from Fees
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