26-348

26-348. Emergency notification of reportable
releases

A. If a reportable release of an extremely hazardous substance listed under section
26-346 occurs from a facility at which a hazardous chemical is produced, used or stored,
the owner or operator of the facility, except as excluded under title 40 Code of Federal
Regulations section 355.40, in addition to any other notification required by law or
rule, shall immediately orally notify the community emergency coordinator for the local
emergency planning committee for any area likely to be affected by the reportable
release, and the commission, by notifying the emergency response unit of the department
of environmental quality and appropriate emergency responders designated by rule of the
commission, in the manner prescribed by rule of the commission. Unless impracticable
under the circumstances, this oral notification shall occur immediately after the
facility emergency coordinator or his designee has knowledge of the reportable
release. The notice of the reportable release shall include the following to the extent
known at the time of the notice and as long as no delay in responding to the emergency
results:

1. The specific location of the release.

2. The chemical name or identity of substances released and a description of the
container or vessel from which the release occurred.

3. An estimate of the quantity of substances which were released into the
environment.

4. The time and duration of the release.

5. The medium or media into which the release occurred.

6. Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the
release and, if within the informant's knowledge, advice regarding medical attention
necessary for exposed individuals.

7. Proper precautions to take as a result of the release, including evacuation and
other proposed response actions.

8. The name and telephone number of the person or persons to be contacted for
further information.

B. Within thirty days after the reportable release, the owner or operator of a
facility where a release occurred requiring notification pursuant to this section shall
submit to the local emergency planning committee and to the commission a written
follow-up emergency notice stating and updating the information originally provided
pursuant to subsection A of this section and including the following additional
information:

1. Actions taken to respond to and contain the release.

2. Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the
release.

3. If appropriate, advice regarding medical attention necessary for exposed
individuals.

4. Measures which have been or will be taken at the facility to avoid a
reoccurrence of similar releases.

C. After additional information becomes known, the owner or operator shall update
the notice in writing within seven calendar days.