40 CFR 267.51 - What is the purpose of the contingency plan and how do I use it?

Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2024

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Oct 29, 2024

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§ 267.51 - What is the purpose of the contingency plan and how do I use it?

(a) You must have a contingency plan for your facility. You must design the plan 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) You must implement the provisions of the plan immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 6902,6912,6924,and

source: 70 FR 53453, Sept. 8, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 267.51