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STANDAR) DROVIS:ONS AND a?ORTrNG aE�v:RE:'E:aTS -2- A. General Provisions (continued) (c) A change in any condition that requires either" a t enrorary or perma- nent reduction or elimination of the authorized discharge; (d) A -Material change in the character, location, or volume of discharge. 7. Safeguard to electric power failure: ( a) The discharger shall , within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this Order, submit , to the Board a description of the existing sa'eguards provided to assure that, should there be reduction, loss, or failure of electric power, the discharger snail comply with the terms and conditions of this Order. Such safeguards may include alternate power sources, standby generators, retention capacity, operating procedures or other means. A description of the safeguards provided shall include an analysis of the frequency, duration, and impact of power failuris experienced over the past five years on ef=luent quality and on the capability of the discharger to comply with the terms and conditions of the Order. The adequacy of the safeguards is subject to the approval of the Board . (o) Should the treatment works not include safeguards against reduction, loss, or failure of electric power, or should the Board not approve the existing safeguards, the discharger shall , within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this Order or within ninety (90) days of having been advised by the Board that the existing safeguards are inaaequate, provide to the Board a schedule of compliance for provid- ing safenuaras such that in the event of reduction, loss, or failure of� eiectric power, the discharger shall comply with the terms and cznditions of this Order. The schedule of compliance shall , upon approval of the Board, become a condition of this Oraer. 8. Any diversion frcin or by-pass of facilities necessary to maintain compli- ance with the terns and conditions of this Order is prohibited , except: (a) where unavoidable to prevent loss of life or severe property damage, or (b) where excessive storm drainage or runoff would d alage any facilities necessary for compliance with the effluent limitations and prohibi- tions of this Order. The discharger shall promptly notify the Board in writing of each such diversion or by-pass. 9. Except for data determined to be confidential , all reports prepared in accordance with terms of this Order shall be available for public inspec- tion at the offices of the Regional Water Quality Control Board . Effluent data shall not be considered confidential . Knowingly making any false statements on any such report may result in the imposition of criminal penalties. as provided for in Section 13268(b) of the California Water Code.