Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Env-Hw 1102.06 - Response to Releases(a) A universal waste handler shall respond to releases by: (1) Immediately containing and cleaning up, within 24 hours, all releases of universal wastes and other residues from universal wastes; and(2) Determining whether any material resulting from the release is hazardous waste.(b) In the event of any discharge of universal waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment, including but not limited to a discharge into storm drains or sanitary sewers, onto the land or into the air, groundwater, or surface waters, the handler shall report the discharge:(1) Immediately, not to exceed one hour from the discovery of the release; and(2) To local emergency officials and to: a. The department's emergency response team at the telephone number listed in Appendix E, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; orb. The New Hampshire state police headquarters communications unit at the telephone number listed in Appendix E, 24 hours per day.(c) The handler shall: (1) Be considered the generator of any hazardous waste resulting from a release of universal waste; and(2) Manage the hazardous waste in accordance with Env-Hw 400 through Env-Hw 800 and Env-Hw 1200.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Hw 1102.06
#7578, eff 10-13-01; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Hw 1100) ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09; amd by #10205, eff 10-19-12
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12353, Effective 8/14/2017, Expires 8/14/2027.Amended by Volume XLII Number 32, Filed August 11, 2022, Proposed by #13406, Effective 7/23/2022, Expires 7/23/2032