Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.30 - WATER QUALITY
Subchapter 17.30.10 - Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System
Rule 17.30.1045 - EMERGENCY POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) This rule is applicable to spills or unanticipated discharges of pesticides, herbicides, other toxic substances or any other materials that would lower the quality of any ground waters of the state below Montana ground water quality standards.
(2) The owner, operator, or person responsible for a spill or unanticipated discharge must notify the department as soon as possible by contacting the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services 24-hour duty officer [(406)841-3911], and provide all relevant information about the spill.
(3) Pursuant to 75-5-621 and 75-5-622, MCA, and depending on the severity of the spill or accidental discharge, the department may require the owner or operator to:
75-5-201, MCA; IMP, 75-5-621, 75-5-622, MCA;