Section R315-263-30 - Immediate ActionIn the event of a spill of hazardous waste or material which, when spilled, becomes hazardous waste, the person responsible for the material at the time of the spill shall immediately:
(a) Take appropriate action to minimize the threat to human health and the environment. (b) Notify the Utah State Department of Environmental Quality, 24-hour Answering Service, 801-536- 4123 if the following spill quantities are exceeded: (1) One kilogram (2.2 pounds) of material listed in R315-261-31, and which is an acute hazardous waste identified with a hazard code of (H), or an acute hazardous Waste identified in R315-261-33(e). Notify for a spill of a lesser quantity if there is a potential threat to human health or the environment; or (2) One hundred kilograms (220 pounds) of hazardous waste or material which, when spilled, becomes hazardous waste, other than a spill of wastes identified in Subsection R315-263-30(a)(1). Notify for a spill of a lesser quantity if there is a potential threat to human health or the environment. (c) Provide the following information when reporting the spill: (1) Name, phone number, and address of person responsible for the spill. (2) Name, title, and phone number of individual reporting. (3) Time and date of spill. (4) Location of spill - as specific as possible including nearest town, city, highway or waterway. (5) Description contained on the manifest and the amount of material spilled. (7) Emergency action taken to minimize the threat to human health and the environment. (d) An air, rail, highway, or water transporter who has discharged hazardous waste shall: (1) Give notice, if required by 49 CFR 171.15 to the National Response Center, 800-424-8802 or 202- 426-2675; and (2) Report in writing as required by 49 CFR 171.16 to the Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Regulations, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. (e) A water, bulk shipment, transporter who has discharged hazardous waste shall give the same notice as required by 33 CFR 153.203 for oil and hazardous substances. Utah Admin. Code R315-263-30
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-9, effective 4/15/2016