N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Hw 513.01
Immediate Discharge Response Actions
Effective Aug 1, 2025#5053, eff 1-24-91; ss by #5886, eff 8-26-94; ss by #7333, eff 8-1-00; amd by #7578, eff 10-13-01; ss by #9215, INTERIM, eff 8-1-08; ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09; ss by #10205, eff 10-19-12; ss by #12347, eff 8-14-17; ss by #14280, eff 8-1-25, EXPIRES: 8-1-35Hazardous Waste Programs
(a) A very small quantity generator shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) In the event of any discharge of hazardous waste or of a material that when discharged becomes a hazardous waste that poses a threat to human health or the environment, including but not limited to a discharge into storm drains or sanitary sewers, onto the land, or into the air, groundwater, or surface waters, the generator shall report the discharge:
- a. Immediately, not to exceed one hour from the discovery of the release; and
b. To local emergency officials and to:
- 1. The department’s emergency response team at the telephone number listed in Appendix E, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or
- 2. The New Hampshire state police headquarters communications unit at the telephone number listed in Appendix E, 24 hours per day.
- (2) The very small quantity generator also shall comply with the emergency procedures specified in the conditions for exemption in 40 CFR 262.265, as amended by Env-Hw 509.02(a)(5)f.
- (b) A small or large quantity generator shall comply with the emergency procedures specified in the conditions for exemption in 40 CFR 262 Subpart M, as amended by Env-Hw 509.02(a)(5).
Source. #5053, eff 1-24-91; ss by #5886, eff 8-26-94; ss by #7333, eff 8-1-00; amd by #7578, eff 10-13-01; ss by #9215, INTERIM, eff 8-1-08; ss by #9367, eff 1-28-09; ss by #10205, eff 10-19-12; ss by #12347, eff 8-14-17; ss by #14280, eff 8-1-25, EXPIRES: 8-1-35