Reporting of chemical releases/spills

Emergency release of a listed chemical above its designated Reportable Quantity requires immediate notification to DNREC and others, and possibly a written follow-up release report.

More Information

https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/emergency-response/community-right-to-know/reporting-requirements/

Department: DNREC

Division: Waste and Hazardous Substances

Office: Emergency Response & Strategic Services

Term

Any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping, or disposing into the environment (including the abandonment of or discarding of barrels, containers, and other closed receptacles) of any listed substance that exceeds the reportable quantity is considered an emergency release. Emergency release of a listed chemical above its designated Reportable Quantity requires immediate notification, and possibly a written follow-up release report.

Fee

No associated fee.

Applicable Laws

http://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c063/
AND
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c060/sc02/

Applicable Rules and Regulations

http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title7/1000/1200/1203.shtml#TopOfPage

Contact

Jamie Bethard can be contacted by email at Jamie.Bethard@delaware.gov and by phone at 302-739-9404.

Notice

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