Section Env-Hw 1107.04 - Response to Releases(a) An owner or operator of a destination facility 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 owner or operator of a destination facility 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 owner or operator of a destination facility 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 all applicable requirements of Env-Hw 400 through Env-Hw 800 and Env-Hw 1200.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 1107.04
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