Notwithstanding any other requirements of law, as soon as any person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation, has information of any known or suspected release of materials which are resulting or may result in illicit discharges or pollutants discharging into the public stormwater drainage, groundwater and surface water systems, or waters of the state from the facility, the person shall take all necessary steps to ensure the discovery, containment, and cleanup of the release. Upon discovery of any illicit discharge, the responsible person shall immediately notify the Director. (Ord. 3223, added, 07/18/2023)