- (a) Take appropriate action to minimize the threat to human health and the environment.
- (b) Notify the Utah State Department of Environmental Quality, 24-hour Answering Service, 801-536- 4123 if the following spill quantities are exceeded:
- (1) One kilogram (2.2 pounds) of material listed in R315-261-31, and which is an acute hazardous waste identified with a hazard code of (H), or an acute hazardous Waste identified in R315-261-33(e). Notify for a spill of a lesser quantity if there is a potential threat to human health or the environment; or
(2) One hundred kilograms (220 pounds) of hazardous waste or material which, when spilled, becomes hazardous waste, other than a spill of wastes identified in Subsection R315-263-30(a)(1). Notify for a spill of a lesser quantity if there is a potential threat to human health or the environment.
- (c) Provide the following information when reporting the spill:
- (1) Name, phone number, and address of person responsible for the spill.
- (2) Name, title, and phone number of individual reporting.
- (3) Time and date of spill.
- (4) Location of spill -- as specific as possible including nearest town, city, highway or waterway.
- (5) Description contained on the manifest and the amount of material spilled.
- (6) Cause of spill.
(7) Emergency action taken to minimize the threat to human health and the environment.
- (d) An air, rail, highway, or water transporter who has discharged hazardous waste shall:
- (1) Give notice, if required by 49 CFR 171.15 to the National Response Center, 800-424-8802 or 202- 426-2675; and
(2) Report in writing as required by 49 CFR 171.16 to the Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Regulations, Materials Transportation Bureau, Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590.
- (e) A water, bulk shipment, transporter who has discharged hazardous waste shall give the same notice as required by 33 CFR 153.203 for oil and hazardous substances.
In the event of a spill of hazardous waste or material which, when spilled, becomes hazardous waste, the person responsible for the material at the time of the spill shall immediately:
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