Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 444 - Sanitation
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL
Section 444.954 - Report of noncompliance

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 444.954

Current through September 16, 2024

1. The permittee of the facility for the management of waste containing polychlorinated biphenyl shall report to the Director any noncompliance which may endanger public health or the environment.

2. Within 24 hours after the time the permittee becomes aware of the noncompliance he or she shall orally provide:

(a) Information concerning the release of any waste containing polychlorinated biphenyl that may cause an endangerment to a public supply of drinking water; and

(b) Any information regarding a discharge of waste containing polychlorinated biphenyl or a fire or explosion from a facility which could threaten the environment or human health outside the facility. The permittee shall include:
(1) The name, address and telephone number of the operator;

(2) The name, address and telephone number of the facility;

(3) The date, time and type of the incident;

(4) The name and quantity of material involved;

(5) The extent of any injuries;

(6) An assessment of any actual or potential hazards to the environment and human health outside the facility; and

(7) The estimated quantity and disposition of any recovered material that resulted from the incident.

3. The permittee shall submit a written report to the Director within 5 days after the time the permittee becomes aware of any noncompliance which may endanger public health or the environment which includes:

(a) The information required in subsection 2;

(b) A description of the noncompliance and its cause;

(c) The period of noncompliance, including the exact dates and times;

(d) The anticipated time the noncompliance is expected to continue; and

(e) The steps planned or taken to reduce, eliminate and prevent a reoccurrence of the noncompliance.

4. The Director may, upon a reasonable request, extend to 15 days the period allowed for the submission of the written report.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n, eff. 6-29-84

NRS 459.485, 459.550

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