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Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Code.

Section UTL.01.18 — Disposal Of Septic And Holding Tank Septage

(a) No person shall transfer septic tank sludge or holding tank sewage into any disposal area or sewer manhole located within the Reservation boundaries unless permission to engage in such disposal activities has been first obtained from the Tribe under Section UTL.01.19.

(b) Rates for disposal of septic tank sludge or holding tank sewage shall be determined by the Tribe. These rates shall be reviewed annually or as necessary.

(c) Any person disposing of septic tank or holding tank sludge agrees to carry public liability insurance in an amount not less than one-hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) to protect any and all persons or property from injury and/or damage caused in any way or manner by any act, or failure to act, by any of his employees. The person(s) shall furnish a certificate certifying such insurance to be in full force and effect to the Tribe.

(d) Any materials dumped into the wastewater treatment system shall be of domestic origin only and must comply with the provisions of this Ordinance and other applicable law.

(e) The person disposing of the waste shall furnish a bond to Tribe in amount of $1,000.00 to guarantee performance, unless this requirement is waived by the Tribal Council. The performance bond shall be delivered to Tribal Council prior to the issuance of the permit under Section UTL.01.18.