§ 7712. Information program.
§ 7712. Information program. (a) The Department, assisted by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Safety and Homeland Security shall prepare and implement an information program designed to inform the general public, local public officials, and the business community about the requirements of this […]
§ 7713. Fees.
§ 7713. Fees. (a) The Department is authorized to charge and collect fees from persons with extremely hazardous substances pursuant to §§ 7707 and 7709 of this title. Fees shall be a minimum of $500 per year for the first whole unit and $25 per year for each additional unit to a maximum of 300 […]
§ 7714. Violations and penalties.
§ 7714. Violations and penalties. (a) Whoever violates this chapter or any rule or regulation duly promulgated thereunder, shall be punishable by a civil penalty imposed by Superior Court of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 per day per violation. In addition, the Secretary may seek injunctive or other relief in Chancery Court. […]
§ 7715. Hearings.
§ 7715. Hearings. Any public hearing held by the Secretary pursuant to this chapter shall be held in accordance with § 6006 of this title, as well as any additional notice and hearing requirements the Secretary has adopted by regulation. 66 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1; 71 Del. Laws, c. 308, § 1;
§ 7716. Appeals.
§ 7716. Appeals. (a) Any person or persons whose interest is substantially affected by any action of the Secretary may appeal to the Environmental Appeals Board in accordance with § 6008 of this title. (b) Any person or persons, jointly or severally, or any taxpayer, or any officer, department, board or bureau of the State, […]
§ 7717. Inconsistent laws superseded.
§ 7717. Inconsistent laws superseded. All laws or regulations inconsistent with any provision of this chapter are hereby superseded to the extent of the inconsistency; provided however, that rights of a person or persons to recover damages shall not be affected by this chapter. 71 Del. Laws, c. 308, § 1;
§ 7801. Short title.
§ 7801. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Pollution Prevention Act.” 67 Del. Laws, c. 361, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 499, § 1;
§ 7802. Findings and purpose.
§ 7802. Findings and purpose. (a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Whenever possible, the generation of waste should be reduced or eliminated as expeditiously as possible, and that waste that is generated should be recovered, reused, recycled, treated or disposed of in a manner that minimizes any present or future threats to human health […]
§ 7704. Policy and general duty.
§ 7704. Policy and general duty. (a) The General Assembly believes that every person in control of or associated with an EHS is responsible for operating in a manner consistent with the purpose of this chapter. It is their obligation to develop and implement a risk management program that anticipates and minimizes the chances of […]
§ 7803. Definitions.
§ 7803. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. (2) “Implementation Committee” means the Pollution Prevention Implementation Committee. (3) “Multi-media” means all environmental media including, but not limited to, workplaces within facilities, water, land and air. (4) “Person” means any individual, trust, firm, joint stock […]