Section Env-Wq 805.12 - Accidental Release(a) In the event of an accidental release of sludge, the permit holder shall: (1) Immediately take action to contain the spill, minimize the environmental impact, and begin clean up procedures;(2) Subject to (c), below, notify the department within 24 hours of the release as specified in (b), below.(b) The permit holder shall provide the following information to the department: (1) The date, time, and location of the spill;(2) The quantity of sludge spilled and the quantity of sludge recovered, in wet tons, and the final disposition of the recovered sludge;(3) The quantity, in wet tons, and final disposition of any sludge that was not recovered;(4) The hauler's permit number and the name and daytime telephone number of the driver involved in the incident;(5) The name and daytime telephone number of the generator;(6) The approximate distance to any surface waters and storm drains within 100 feet of the spill;(7) The actions taken to control the extent of the spill and minimize the environmental impact; and(8) Future actions necessary to clean up the spill, if applicable.(c) Notification to the department shall not be required if all of the following conditions are met: (1) For sludge that contains greater than 10 percent solids, the discharge is less than 25 gallons or 5 cubic feet;(2) The discharge is immediately and completely contained;(3) The discharge is completely removed within 24 hours; and(4) There is no impact to groundwater or surface water.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 805.12
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 800) #8887, eff 5-23-07
Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 01, Filed January 7, 2016, Proposed by #10998, Effective 1/1/2016, Expires 1/1/2026.