§1317-A. Discharge prohibited The discharge of hazardous matter into or upon any waters of the State, or into or upon any land within the State’s territorial boundaries or into the ambient air is prohibited unless licensed or authorized under state or federal law. For purposes of this section, the discharge of gaseous hazardous matter into […]
§1317. Definitions As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).] 1. Discharge. “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. […]
§1318-A. Recovery by State, counties and municipalities for expenditures for removal of discharges 1. Responsible party. The responsible party or the person causing the discharge is liable for all acts and omissions of its servants and agents that are committed within the course and scope of their employment. [PL 2005, c. 100, §1 (AMD).] […]
§1318-B. Procedures for removal of discharges of hazardous matter 1. Reporting. Except as provided in this subsection, the responsible party or person causing the discharge shall report a discharge immediately to the Department of Public Safety, which shall immediately notify the Commissioner of Environmental Protection and the public safety agency of the municipality in which […]
§1318-C. Spill prevention control and clean-up plan 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 […]
§1318. Mitigation of penalties 1. Reporting. The immediate reporting of a discharge or threatened discharge by the responsible party or by the person causing the discharge may be considered in mitigation of any criminal or civil penalties assessed under this subchapter. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).] 2. Removal. If the responsible party or […]
§1319-A. Duties of the commissioner 1. Facilities. The commissioner may undertake studies and evaluations necessary to develop suitable waste facilities. [PL 1979, c. 730, §2 (NEW).] 2. Training. The commissioner may train state and local personnel to remove discharges of hazardous matter. Insofar as practical, the commissioner shall rely on existing sources to deliver […]
§1319. Powers of the board 1. Identification of hazardous matter. A. Any substance designated as hazardous by the United States Environmental Protection Agency in proposed or final regulations under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 42 United States Code, Section 9602, and any substance identified as hazardous waste under section 1319‑O […]
