Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 700-799 - Environmental Protection - Investigation and Remediation of Environmental Contamination
Chapter NR 708 - Immediate And Interim Actions
Section NR 708.13 - Free product removal

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 708.13

Current through August 26, 2024

Responsible parties shall conduct free product removal whenever it is necessary to halt or contain the discharge of a hazardous substance or to minimize the harmful effects of the discharge to the air, lands or waters of the state. When required, free product removal shall be conducted, to the maximum extent practicable, in compliance with all of the following requirements:

(1) Free product removal shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes the spread of contamination into previously uncontaminated zones using recovery and disposal techniques appropriate to the hydrologic conditions at the site or facility, and that properly reuses or treats discharges of recovery byproducts in compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

(2) Free product removal systems shall be designed to abate free product migration.

(3) Any flammable products shall be handled in a safe and competent manner to prevent fires or explosions.

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