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Emergency Release Notification



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

This search covers most of the frequently requested licenses, certifications, registrations, and filings that the State of Delaware requires. However, this is not a fully exhaustive list of every possible requirement. Please consult with the appropriate state agencies to find out if there are additional requirements you must fulfill.


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