Any spill, leak, discharge or release of a dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance into the atmosphere, onto the land or into any body of water from whatever source shall be immediately reported to the city’s Fire Department, by telephone or in person, as provided below:
(A) Any spill, leak, discharge or release of a dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance into or onto the environment in excess of CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ) shall be immediately reported to the H.F.D.C.
(B) Any spill, leak, discharge or release of a dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance into or onto the environment not in excess of CERCLA RQ which does not remain on the grounds of a facility site shall be immediately reported to the H.F.D.C. This division (B) shall also apply to all hazardous or toxic substances not listed in CERCLA.
(C) Any spill, leak, discharge or release of a dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance into or onto the environment not in excess of CERCLA RQ which remains on the grounds of a facility site will not be required to report. This section shall also apply to all hazardous or toxic substances not listed in CERCLA.
(D) Any spill, leak, discharge or release of a dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance into or onto the environment involving any mode of transportation on public right-of-ways, highways, railways and the like shall be immediately reported to the H.F.D.C.
(E) The following information shall be supplied at the time of the notification:
(1) Company or person’s name reporting the incident;
(2) The chemical name or identity of the substance;
(3) An estimate of the quantity of the substance that was released into the environment;
(4) An estimate of the time and duration of the occurrence;
(5) The medium or media into which the spill, leak, discharge or release occurred;
(6) Any known or anticipated acute or chronic health risks associated with the emergency, and appropriate advice regarding medical attention referenced on the Material Safety Data Sheets;
(7) Recommended precautions, if any, to take as a result of occurrence, including the need for the Haz- Mat Team; and
(8) The name and telephone number of the person or persons to be contacted for further information.
(F) Within 96 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after a spill, leak, discharge or release of the dangerous, hazardous or toxic substance that was required to be reported has been terminated, the person or company reporting or responsible for the spill shall, in writing, submit the following information to the City Chief of Air Pollution:
(1) The actual quantity of the substance involved in the incident and the method used to determine that quantity;
(2) The reason the incident occurred;
(3) The action to be taken to prevent similar incidents; and
(4) The method, extent, and duration of any cleanup actively required or undertaken.
(Prior Code, § 93.71) (Ord. 6007, passed 1-12-1987; Am. Ord. 6097, passed 11-23-1987) Penalty, see § 93.999