SECTION 305.145. Release or Discharges of Solid Waste  


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  • (a) The following shall be included as information which must be reported orally within 24 hours pursuant to §305.125(9) of this title (relating to Standard Permit Conditions):

    (1) information concerning release of any solid waste that may cause an endangerment to public drinking water supplies;

    (2) any information of a release or discharge of solid waste, or of a fire or explosion from a facility, which could threaten the environment or human health or safety outside the facility. The description of the occurrence and its cause shall include:

    (A) name, address, and telephone number of the owner or operator;

    (B) name, address, and telephone number of the facility;

    (C) date, time, and type of incident;

    (D) name and quantity of material(s) involved;

    (E) the extent of injuries, if any;

    (F) an assessment of actual or potential hazards to the environment and human health or safety outside the facility, where this is applicable; and

    (G) estimated quantity and disposition of recovered material that resulted from the incident.

    (b) The executive director may waive the five-day written notice requirement under §305.125(9) of this title (relating to Standard Permit Conditions) in favor of a written report pursuant to this section within 15 days.

Source Note: The provisions of this §305.145 adopted to be effective June 19, 1986, 11 TexReg 2597; amended to be effective April 8, 1987, 12 TexReg 998.