§265.51. Purpose and implementation of contingency plan.
40 C.F.R. § 265.51
Each owner or operator must have a contingency plan for his 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.
The provisions of the plan must be carried out immediately whenever there is a fire, explosion, or release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents which could threaten human health or the environment.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 4514, Jan. 31, 1985]
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905, 6906, 6912, 6922, 6923, 6924, 6925, 6935, 6936, 6937, and 6939g.
Source
Source: 45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 4514, Jan. 31, 1985]