Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-131.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 567-131.2 - Report of hazardous conditions

Any person manufacturing, storing, handling, transporting, or disposing of a hazardous substance shall notify the department at (515)281-8694 and the local police department or the office of the sheriff of the affected county of the occurrence of a hazardous condition as soon as possible but not later than six hours after the onset of the hazardous condition or discovery of the hazardous condition. A sheriff or police chief who has been notified of a hazardous condition shall immediately notify the department. Reports made pursuant to this rule shall be confirmed in writing as provided in 131.2(2).

(1)Verbal report. The verbal report of such a hazardous condition should provide information on as many items listed in 131.2(2) as available data will allow.

(2)Written report. The written report of such a hazardous condition shall be submitted to the department within 30 days and contain the following information:

a. The exact location of the hazardous condition.

b. The time and date of onset or discovery of the hazardous condition.

c. The name of the material, the manufacturer's name and the volume of each material involved in the hazardous condition in addition to contaminants within the material if they by themselves could cause a hazardous condition.

d. The medium (land, water or air) in which the hazardous condition occurred or exists.

e. The name, address and telephone number of the party responsible for the hazardous condition.

f. The time and date of the verbal report to the department of the hazardous condition.

g. The weather conditions at the time of the hazardous condition onset or discovery.

h. The name, mailing address and telephone number of the person reporting the hazardous condition.

i. The name and telephone number of the person closest to the scene of the hazardous condition who can be contacted for further information and action.

j. Any other information, such as the circumstances leading to the hazardous condition, visible effects and containment measures taken that may assist in proper evaluation by the department.

(3)Reporting of subsequent findings. All subsequent finding and laboratory results should be reported and submitted in writing to the department as soon as they become available.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-131.2