310 CMR, § 30.415

Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
Section 30.415 - Emergency Procedures Guide

All persons who transport hazardous waste in the Commonwealth shall prepare, and follow when necessary, an Emergency Procedures guide, hereafter in 310 CMR 30.415 called the Guide. The Guide shall outline emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a discharge of hazardous waste during transport, including, at a minimum: how and to whom notification of such a discharge shall be given; how the discharge shall be initially contained; and how required equipment shall be used. No transporter shall transport hazardous waste in the Commonwealth without being in possession of the following, all of which shall accompany the driver at all times during transport and shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) The Guide prepared by the transporter.
(2) Telephone numbers of:
(a) The generator whose waste is being transported.
(b) The Department and those required by 310 CMR 30.413(2).
(c) The Emergency Response contact person(s) required by 49 CFR 172.604.
(3) A copy of the most recent edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials published by DOT.
(4) All of the following equipment in good operating condition:
(a) an effective means of communication (e.g. two-way radio or mobile or cellular telephone).
(b) a fully equipped first-aid kit which contains provisions for eye wash.
(c) a flashlight.
(d) personnel protective equipment appropriate for the types of materials being transported (e.g. respirator, gloves, boots, protective suit).
(e) spill containment equipment appropriate for the types of materials being transported (e.g. shovel, plastic sheets, absorbent, pail, overpack drum).

310 CMR, § 30.415