[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Catasauqua 7-6-1992 by Ord. No. 985 (Ch. IX, Part 3, of the 1962 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
All definitions in terms of this chapter shall be those definitions set forth in the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act, the Act of December 7, 1990, P.L. 639, No. 165, § 101 et seq., or any subsequent amendments thereto.
A person who causes a release of hazardous material shall be liable for the response costs incurred by the Borough of Catasauqua.
The amount of costs recoverable shall be the same as set forth under the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response Act.
The costs incurred by the Borough of such accident as set forth in § 165-2, above, shall be determined by the Borough Manager or his/her designee.
Such costs for all emergency services shall be paid directly to the Borough within 30 days from the date on which the Borough issues an invoice for such charges.
Whenever the requirements of this chapter are in conflict with the requirements of the codified ordinances of the Borough of Catasauqua, the most restrictive, or those imposing the higher standards, shall govern.