Port-Wide Sewer System Management Plan(SSMP) - Port of Oakland

Table 8.2 Best Management Practices for Fats, Oil, and Grease
FOG Control Plan
Port of Oakland
BMP Reason For BMP Benefits of BMP
Do not use emulsifiers or
solvents other than typical dish
washing detergents.
Notes:
1. Source: http://www.ebmud.com
8.2.6.2
Enforcement Actions
Emulsifiers and solvents will
break down grease causing a
problem in the sewer
downstream.
Allows for proper removal of
grease.
Enforcement actions for non-compliance are defined in Title VI of EBMUD Ordinance No.
311A-03, which is based on an escalating (progressive) enforcement structure.
Enforcement actions vary depending on the nature of the violation, and can consist of the
following:
• Requiring discharger to submit time schedule for completion of remedial or preventive
measures;
• Issuance of cease and desist orders;
• Cost recovery for damage of facilities;
• Termination of service;
• Issuance of complaints;
• Criminal penalties;
• Civil penalties.
In addition, Ordinance No. 311A-03 provides an appeals process for a discharger who is
subject to the aforementioned enforcement actions.
8.2.6.3
Grease Interceptor Maintenance and Inspection Records
As part of the EBMUD issued WDPs, each discharger with a grease trap or grease
interceptor is required to keep a record of when the grease interceptor was cleaned, who
cleaned it, the volume of grease disposed, and where the grease was disposed. These
records should be up to date, saved on file for three years, and be made available to an
EBMUD inspector upon request. An example grease interceptor maintenance sheet is
included in the FOG Control Plan (Appendix L).
8.2.7 Service Area FOG Evaluation
As part of the Port-wide SSMP, a service area FOG evaluation was performed, consisting
of the following four main elements:
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