N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 608.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Hw 608.01 - Immediate Discharge Response Actions
(a) In the event of any discharge of hazardous waste or of a material that when discharged becomes a hazardous 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 transporter 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, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; or
b. The New Hampshire state police headquarters communications unit at the telephone number listed in Appendix E, 24 hours per day.
(b) A transporter who has discharged hazardous waste also shall comply with all other applicable requirements of 40 CFR 263.30(c) or (d), including providing any required reports and notifications.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 608.01

#5053, eff 1-24-91; ss by #5886, eff 8-26-94; ss by #7333, eff 8-1-00; ss by #9215, INTERIM, eff 8-1-08; (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Hw 600) ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09; ss by #10205, eff 10-19-12

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12348, Effective 8/14/2017, Expires 8/14/2027.