TITLE 35: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SUBTITLE G: WASTE DISPOSAL
CHAPTER I: POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
PART 724 STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES
SECTION 724.151 PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINGENCY PLAN


 

Section 724.151  Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan

 

a)         Each owner or operator must have a contingency plan for the facility.  The contingency plan must be designed 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)         The provisions of this plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents that could threaten human health or the environment.

 

(Source:  Amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 3725, effective February 14, 2003)