Section R. 299.9410 - Hazardous waste dischargesRule 410.
(1) If a fire, explosion, or other discharge of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents occurs during transportation that could threaten human health or the environment, or if a transporter has knowledge that a spill has reached surface water or groundwater, then the transporter shall take appropriate immediate action to protect human health and the environment, including notification of local authorities and the department's pollution emergency alerting system - telephone number 800-292-4706. Each notification shall include all of the following information:(a) Name of the reporter.(b) Name and address of carrier represented by the reporter.(c) Telephone number where the reporter can be contacted.(d) Date, time, and location of the incident.(e) The extent of injuries, if known.(f) Classification, name, and quantity of the hazardous waste involved and if a continuing danger to life exists at the scene of the fire explosion, or other discharge.(2) If a discharge of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents occurs during transportation and if a state, local government, or federal official acting within the scope of his or her official responsibilities determines that immediate removal of the waste is necessary to protect human health or the environment, then the official may authorize the removal of the waste, without the preparation of a manifest, by transporters who do not have site identification numbers and a registration and permit under Act 138.(3) A transporter who has discharged hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents shall comply with all of the following requirements:(a) Give notice, if required pursuant to 49 C.F.R. §171.15, to the national response center at 800-424-8802 or 202-426-2675.(b) Report, in writing, as required by 49 C.F.R. §171.16, to the Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Regulations, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590.(c) Provide notice, if the discharge was from a bulk shipment transported by water, as required by 33 C.F.R. §153.203 for oil and hazardous substances.(d) Ensure cleanup of any hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituent discharge or take such action as may be required or approved by federal, state, or local officials so that the hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituent discharge no longer presents a hazard to human health or the environment.(4) The provisions of 33 C.F.R. §153.203 and 49 C.F.R. §§171.15 and 171.16 are adopted by reference in R 299.11004.Mich. Admin. Code R. 299.9410
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