Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE35. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART724. STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES |
SUBPARTD. CONTINGENCY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES |
§724.151. Purpose and Implementation of Contingency Plan
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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)