Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1318-C – Spill prevention control and clean-up plan
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A responsible party may develop and submit to the commissioner spill prevention, control and clean-up plans referred to in this section as “the plan” to address discharges of hazardous matter. [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
1. Plan content. Spill prevention control and clean-up plans must include at a minimum the following information:
A. The hazardous matter and substances covered including the reportable quantity for each hazardous matter and mixture measured in pounds if a solid and in pounds and gallons if a liquid; [PL 1993, c. 355, §53 (AMD).]
B. Any containment and diversionary structures or equipment where appropriate; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
C. Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures for storage and containment areas; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
D. A list of emergency response equipment and locations and a description of the capabilities of the equipment; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
E. A description of employee training programs; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
F. A description of areas in need of protection and method of protection; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
G. A description of discharge detection devices and emergency warning systems; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
H. A list of on-site emergency coordinators and the qualifications of on-site trained employee responders; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
I. A description of evacuation procedures and assembly points; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
J. Notification procedures for federal, state and local officials; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
K. Procedures for supplying written reports to the department; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
L. General response and clean-up protocols by substance or substance class; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
M. Specific on-site containment, treatment or removal plans; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
N. A description of the record-keeping process for responses involving the implementation of this plan; [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
O. A description and copies of mutual aid agreements and any agreements with clean-up contractors; and [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
P. A promulgation statement and date of plan adoption. [PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 1993, c. 355, §53 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1318-C
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
- Discharge: includes , but is not limited to, any spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, disposing, emptying or dumping onto the land or into the water or ambient air. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1317
- Hazardous matter: means substances identified by the board under section 1319 that present a present or potential danger to the people of the State or to its natural environment when deposited on land or discharged on or into waters of the State or ambient air. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1317
- removal: means the mitigation of the danger created by hazardous matter by either:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1317Responsible party: means the person having care, custody, possession or control of hazardous matter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1317 Storage: means the containment of hazardous wastes, either on a temporary basis or for a period of years, in such a manner as not to constitute disposal of the hazardous wastes. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1303-C Treatment: means any process, including but not limited to incineration, designed to change the character or composition of any hazardous waste, waste oil or biomedical waste so as to render the waste less hazardous or infectious. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 38 Sec. 1303-C
2. Submission. The plan and all amendments to the plan must be submitted to the commissioner upon adoption or amendment.
[PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
3. Amendments. The plan must be amended as necessary to reflect current conditions at the facility or as determined appropriate by the facility or state agencies.
[PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 208, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 355, §53 (AMD).