Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 15 - Governor, Office of
Rule 15.06.05 - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE RULES
Section 15.06.05.300 - COST REIMBURSEMENT
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Submission of Claims and Forms. State RRTs and local emergency response agencies may submit claims within sixty (60) days of the termination of the incident to the State of Idaho, Military Division, for reimbursement of documented and reimbursable costs incurred as a result of their response to a hazardous or potentially hazardous substance incident. Reimbursable costs are those set forth in Section 39-7109, Idaho Code. (3-31-22)
02. Limitations for Seeking Reimbursement, Acceptance of Claims. Claims for reimbursement shall be submitted to the Military Division within sixty (60) days after termination of the hazardous substance incident for the State's determination of payment. Termination of the incident occurs when the Incident Commander declares the incident terminated. The Military Division will review the costs submitted and notify the response agency or agencies as to which costs disqualify for reimbursement within thirty (30) days of receipt. (3-31-22)
03. Claims Against Spiller or Other Responsible Party. (3-31-22)
04. Cost Recovery, Deficiency Warrants. The Military Division is responsible for recovering documented and reimbursable costs incurred from the spiller. If a spiller is unknown, cannot be located, or refuses to pay upon demand, the Military Division will make recommendations as to payment to the Board of Examiners within one hundred twenty (120) days after termination of the hazardous substance incident. The Board of Examiners may authorize the issuance of deficiency warrants for the purpose of reimbursing reasonable and documented costs associated with emergency response actions taken by response agencies. (3-31-22)
05. Civil Actions. It is the duty of the A.G. to commence any civil action brought by the Military Division pursuant to nonpayment from a spiller. At the request of the Military Division, a political subdivision of the state, or a local governmental entity that has responded to or contained a hazardous substance incident, the A.G. may commence a civil action on their behalf. (3-31-22)