Section 250-RICR-150-10-3.20 - Sludge ReleaseA. In the event of a release or spill of sludge, the owner or operator of the facility or site where the sludge release occurred or the transporter (if the release occurred during transport) shall be required to do the following: 1. Immediately take action to contain the release, minimize the environmental impact, and begin clean up procedures.2. Verbally notify the Department within 24 hours of the release with the following information: a. The date, time and location of the release;b. The quantity of sludge released and the quantity of sludge recovered, in gallons and wet tons;c. The quantity and final disposition of any sludge not recovered;d. The name, address and telephone number of the driver involved (if sludge release occurs during transport);e. The name, address and telephone number of the facility or site that generated the sludge;f. The approximate distance to any surface waters and storm drains;g. The actions taken to control the extent of the release and minimize the environmental impact; and,h. Future actions necessary to clean up the release, if applicable.3. Submit a certified letter to the Department within five (5) days of the release that includes but is not limited to the information required in § 3.20(A)(2) of this Part signed by the owner of the facility or site where the release occurred. In the event that the release occurred during transport, the transporter shall submit the certified letter.4. Notification of the release to the Department shall not be required if all of the following conditions are met: a. The release is less than 25 gallons or 5 cubic feet if the sludge contains greater than 10 percent solids;b. The release is immediately contained;c. The release is completely removed within 24 hours; and,d. The release does not discharge to a surface water or storm drain system.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-3.20