Section 279.243. Implementation of contingency plan

(a) The operator of a transfer facility shall immediately implement the applicable provisions of the approved contingency plan whenever there is an emergency. For the purposes of this section, the term “emergency” includes a fire, spill or other hazard that threatens public health and safety, public welfare or the environment and personal injury.

(b) During an emergency, the operator shall:

(1) Assess actual or potential hazards to public health and safety, public welfare and the environment that are occurring, or may occur.

(2) Ensure that fires, spills or other hazards do not occur, reoccur or spread to other solid waste at the facility.

(3) Immediately telephone the Department and county emergency management agency, and report the following information:

(i) The name of the person reporting the incident and telephone number where that person can be reached.

(ii) The name, address and permit number of the facility.

(iii) The date, time and location of the emergency.

(iv) The parts of the contingency plan being implemented to alleviate the emergency.

(c) After an emergency, the operator of the facility shall do the following:

(1) Clean up the area affected by the emergency and treat, store or dispose of recovered solid waste, contaminated soil, contaminated water or other material in a manner approved by the Department.

(2) Prevent processing or storage of solid waste in the area affected by the emergency until the operator has cleaned up the area, and the Department has approved the resumption of operation after the cleanup.

The provisions of this § 279.243 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (266316) and (238989).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 279.109 (relating to contingency plan).