40 C.F.R. § 265.51

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 265.51 - Purpose and implementation of contingency plan
(a) Each owner or operator must have a contingency plan for his facility. The contingency plan must be designed to minimize hazards to human health or the environment from fires, explosions, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water.
(b) The provisions of the plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.

40 C.F.R. §265.51

45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 4514, Jan. 31, 1985