1. (a) An owner or operator shall notify the Director by certified mail of the commencement of a voluntary or involuntary proceeding under Title 11 (Bankruptcy), U.S. Code, naming the owner or operator as debtor, within 10 days after commencement of the

   proceeding. A guarantor of a corporate guarantee as specified in Subsection R315-261-143(e) shall make such a notification if he is named as debtor, as required under the terms of the corporate guarantee.

2. (b) An owner or operator who fulfills the requirements of Sections R315-261-143 or R315-261-147 by obtaining a trust fund, surety bond, letter of credit, or insurance policy shall be deemed to be without the required financial assurance or liability coverage in the event of bankruptcy of the trustee or issuing institution, or a suspension or revocation of the authority of the trustee institution to act as trustee or of the institution issuing the surety bond, letter of credit, or insurance policy to issue such instruments. The owner or operator shall establish other financial assurance or liability coverage within 60 days after such an event.

KEY: hazardous waste

Date of Last Change: November 17, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 11, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-6-105; 19-6-106